Latest news with #ASIR
Saudi Gazette
6 days ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Commerce ministry names company official over consumer fraud in Khamis Mushayt
Saudi Gazette report ASIR — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has publicly named a Yemeni national, the purchasing manager of a commercial company, following a final court ruling that found him guilty of violating the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law. The ministry's inspection teams uncovered 24,200 plastic plates in Khamis Mushayt that failed to meet approved Saudi standards. A final verdict issued by the Court of Appeals in the Asir region imposed a financial penalty, ordered the closure of the company's premises for three days, mandated the destruction of the counterfeit goods, and required the publication of the ruling at the violator's expense. The Ministry of Commerce reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing violators of the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law and enforcing penalties. Under the law, offenders face prison sentences of up to three years, fines of up to SR1 million, or both, in addition to mandatory public naming and shaming.
Saudi Gazette
18-07-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Royal Institute for Traditional Arts launches training on Al-Qatt Al-Asiri art
Saudi Gazette report ASIR — The Royal Institute for Traditional Arts (Wirrth), in collaboration with Soudah Development, has announced the opening of registration for a specialized training program on the traditional Saudi art of Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, to be held from July 27 to 31, 2025, in the Asir region. The initiative supports shared efforts to promote cultural heritage within the Soudah tourism project. The training is part of the institute's continuing education programs and aims to introduce participants to the historical and aesthetic significance of Al-Qatt Al-Asiri—a UNESCO-listed art form known for its geometric wall patterns and vibrant motifs inspired by nature. The program includes practical sessions on crafting natural pigments and applying traditional artistic techniques. This initiative reflects the institute's ongoing mission to empower local talent and promote entrepreneurship in traditional arts, highlighting the role of crafts in strengthening cultural a national institution dedicated to preserving Saudi traditional arts, Wirrth supports outstanding practitioners and living human treasures, offering opportunities for learning and passing on these skills to future generations.
