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Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Authorities Shut Warehouses for Expired Kids' Food
The Ministry of Commerce has shut down two illegal warehouses in Riyadh for repackaging and relabeling expired children's food products. Authorities shut warehouses for expired kids' food as part of a broader crackdown, seizing more than 8 tons of spoiled goods prepared for redistribution with forged expiry dates. The warehouses, located in the Aziziyah and Khalidiyah districts in southern Riyadh, were raided by the ministry's inspection teams in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Among the confiscated products were nuts, legumes, candies, and ground coffee, alongside stickers with falsified expiry dates and rubber stamps used in the fraud scheme. Authorities have detained those responsible and initiated legal action, with all seized items earmarked for destruction. The violators face penalties under the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law, which include up to three years in prison, fines of up to SR1 million, or both, as well as public disclosure of their names and deportation of non-Saudi workers involved. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to cracking down on commercial fraud and protecting consumers from deceptive and hazardous practices in the food sector. Also read: Dust Storms And Thunderstorms Hit Saudi Arabia, Trigger Weather Alerts
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Authorities shut down two warehouses for repackaging expired children's food
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has shut down two illegal warehouses in Riyadh for repackaging and relabeling expired children's food products, seizing more than 8 tons of spoiled goods prepared for redistribution with forged expiry dates. The warehouses, located in the Aziziyah and Khalidiyah districts in southern Riyadh, were raided by the ministry's inspection teams in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Among the confiscated products were nuts, legumes, candies, and ground coffee, alongside stickers with falsified expiry dates and rubber stamps used in the fraud scheme. Authorities have detained those responsible and initiated legal action, with all seized items earmarked for destruction. The violators face penalties under the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law, which include up to three years in prison, fines of up to SR1 million, or both, as well as public disclosure of their names and deportation of non-Saudi workers Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to cracking down on commercial fraud and protecting consumers from deceptive and hazardous practices in the food sector.
Gulf Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Commerce Names Violator for Unsafe Products
The Ministry of Commerce has publicly named a business and its representative following a final court ruling convicting them of violating the Kingdom's Anti-Commercial Fraud Law by possessing and selling substandard electrical products. Inspection teams from the ministry discovered 125 non-compliant electrical extensions offered for sale at the establishment during routine field visits in Khamis Mushait. A final ruling by the Court of Appeals in the Asir region imposed a financial penalty, ordered the closure of the business for three days, and mandated the confiscation and destruction of the fraudulent items. The verdict was also published at the violators' expense. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the law and taking action against violators. Penalties under the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law may include up to three years in prison, fines of up to SR1 million, or both, in addition to public naming of offenders. Also read: Saudi Arabia Arrests 12 Expats Over Prostitution Ring In Residential Apartment
Saudi Gazette
6 days ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Commerce ministry names violator for selling non-compliant electrical products in Khamis Mushait
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has publicly named a business and its representative following a final court ruling convicting them of violating the Kingdom's Anti-Commercial Fraud Law by possessing and selling substandard electrical products. Inspection teams from the ministry discovered 125 non-compliant electrical extensions offered for sale at the establishment during routine field visits in Khamis Mushait. A final ruling by the Court of Appeals in the Asir region imposed a financial penalty, ordered the closure of the business for three days, and mandated the confiscation and destruction of the fraudulent items. The verdict was also published at the violators' expense. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the law and taking action against violators. Penalties under the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law may include up to three years in prison, fines of up to SR1 million, or both, in addition to public naming of offenders.
Gulf Insider
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Drivers Face Fines Up To SR 2,000 For Shoulder Driving And Phone Use
The General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia has issued a warning against driving on road shoulders, sidewalks, or in prohibited lanes, emphasising that such violations disrupt traffic flow, confuse other drivers and pose serious risks to road safety. In a statement, the authority stressed that this behaviour violates traffic regulations and is punishable by fines ranging from SR1,000 to 2,000, as outlined in the official schedule of violations. Drivers were reminded to stay within designated lanes and avoid using shoulders or sidewalks, except in emergency situations, to ensure public safety and maintain smooth traffic movement. The Directorate also highlighted that using a mobile phone while driving remains one of the primary causes of road accidents. The distraction leads to loss of focus, increasing the risk of running red lights, veering off lanes, losing control, or failing to notice pedestrians, other vehicles, or sudden road hazards. Motorists were urged to avoid using mobile phones while driving, with penalties ranging from SR500 to 900, depending on the circumstances and the assessment by traffic officers. 'Such practices not only violate the law but endanger lives — including your own,' the authority said.
