It seeks to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission said it has imposed financial penalties on 11 individuals for trading in portable antiquities without the required licences.
The violations involved the display and sale of antiquities on online platforms without registration or documentation with the commission, in breach of the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage.
The commission stated that penalties varied by case, with maximum fines reaching 15,000 riyals ($4,000).
The initiative is part of broader efforts to preserve the Kingdom’s cultural heritage and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
The commission urged citizens and residents to report suspected violations via its social media channels, local branches, the Archaeological Site Reporting platform, or by calling the unified emergency number 911.
