Saudi Arabia: Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship

Regulated Forms of Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship

	Banned	Some Restrictions	Allowed	Uncertain	N/A
Domestic TV and radio
Domestic newspapers and magazines
Other domestic print media
International TV and radio
International newspapers and magazines
Internet communications
Internet sales
Outdoor advertising
Point of sale advertising
Point of sale product display
Vending machines
Conventional mail
Telephone and cellular phone
Brand marking
Free distribution of tobacco products
Promotional gifts in conjunction with product purchase
Competitions associated with products
Direct targeting of individuals
Brand stretching
Reverse brand stretching
Toys resembling tobacco products
Candy resembling tobacco products
Retailer incentive programs

Regulated Forms of Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship (cont'd)

	Banned	Some Restrictions	Allowed	Uncertain	N/A
Paid placement in TV, film, or other media
Unpaid depiction in TV, film, or other media
Financial support to groups, events, etc.
Publicity of financial support to groups, etc.
Promotion by false, misleading, or deceptive means

Definitions of Key Terms - Alignment with the FCTC

	Aligns	Does Not   Align	N/A
Tobacco Sponsorship
Tobacco Advertising and Promotion
Tobacco Product

Actions Required for Forms of Advertising, Promotion & Sponsorship Not Banned

	Required	Not   Required	Uncertain   or N/A
Disclosure to the govt. of info on APS activities and expenditures
Health warning messages required on permitted forms of APS
Disclosed information readily available to the public

Penalties

	Yes	No
Violation of advertising and promotion provisions
Violation of sponsorship provisions