The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has announced the deadline of the grace period for complying with the “Regulations for Providing Digital Content Platform Services” is on October 8, 2024. It requires both local and international digital content platform service providers in Saudi Arabia which are under the scope of the regulations to apply for a license, registration or notification via its website.
CST clarified the purpose of regulating digital content platform services is to enhance service quality, support digital content platform providers in Saudi Arabia, promote investment in the market, boost competition, while ensuring transparency of the rules, regulations and requirements for service providers.
The document includes a range of digital content platforms, including satellite pay TV, IPTV, video OTT, video sharing, audio-on-demand, internet radio, online gaming, e-sports platforms, social media and online advertising platforms.
On October 8, 2023, CST issued the “Regulations for Providing Digital Content Platform Services” as part of the Executive Program for Regulating the Digital Content and its Platforms (IGNITE). CST invites service providers to apply for the required regulatory tools via its website.
Source: https://www.cst.gov.sa/en/mediacenter/pressreleases/Pages/2024091901.aspx