Saudi Arabia New Strict Rules For Online Content Creators
Saudi Arabia has officially released a new set of digital rules for content creators and influencers. The General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) made these rules to make the internet safer, more professional, and more trustworthy.
TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat are some of the social media sites that have become very important in the Kingdom in the last few years. Thousands of Saudis now make videos, share their thoughts, and even run businesses on the internet. But up until now, there weren’t many clear rules in the business. This often caused confusion and, in some cases, bad content.
The new rules change that. They tell creators exactly what they can and can’t do, and they also show them how to grow in the digital world in a responsible way.
Why These Rules Are Important
- Keeping the public safe, especially kids, from content that is harmful, misleading, or offensive.
- Making the industry more professional so that making things digitally is seen as a real job and not just a hobby.
- Saudi Arabia also wants these rules to help with its bigger Vision 2030 plan, which is all about making the economy more modern and creative.
- To put it another way, this isn’t about limiting creativity. It’s about making content safer, smarter, and more useful.
What kinds of content are not allowed?
There is a clear list of things that are not allowed in the guidelines. Here are the main ideas, explained in simple terms:
- There are no dangerous stunts or pranks allowed. Anything that could hurt someone physically or emotionally is not allowed.
- Sharing false information, like rumors, fake news, or health tips that aren’t based on science, is not allowed.
- Illegal activities: It is against the law in Saudi Arabia to promote drugs, gambling, alcohol, or other things that are against the law.
- Violating privacy by recording or posting people without their permission, especially in private places, is a very bad thing to do.
- Copyright issues: You can’t use music, videos, or photos that you don’t own without permission.
- Offensive content includes anything that is sexually suggestive, violent, or encourages hate based on race, religion, or nationality.
What This Means for Creators in Saudi Arabia
These rules give creators more responsibility, but they also give them more chances. Influencers no longer have to worry about “crossing the line” because they now know what their limits are.
To do well in the new digital world, you need to be creative, original, and honest. For instance, when influencers promote products, they need to be honest and not trick their followers. This builds trust, and over time, trust leads to bigger audiences and better partnerships with brands.
The rules also make the overall quality of content in Saudi Arabia better. Viewers can expect videos that are more fun, informative, and real, and that are less harmful.
A Step Toward the Future to Make It Safer
The new digital rules in Saudi Arabia go beyond simply monitoring content. They are about making the digital world a better place to work and live. This is a chance for creators to grow in a market where originality and professionalism are valued. For viewers, it means that the content will be safer and better. These rules are part of Saudi Arabia’s plan to make the country more modern and innovative, where digital creativity is seen as a real business.
In short, these rules don’t mean the end of freedom online; they mean the start of a smarter, more professional digital future.
