New law on naming public firms in Saudi Arabia

Names of firms in the kingdom were banned after Saudi kings and heads of state

Saudi Arabia has issued a law on naming public firms. And under which Saudi Arabia has banned the naming of public firms after Saudi kings and heads of state. The sanctity of associated names is to be maintained.

According to the Saudi Gazette, as a measure to protect Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage, the Ministry of Local Government. And Rural Affairs and Housing has issue a draft law that requires any government firm. Similarly; the name after Saudi monarchs, crown princes or heads of friendly countries. A ban has been impose on keeping in the name of.

Above all; It is know that the name of such institutions will be allowed only with the approval of the relevant authorities. The purpose of this law is to maintain the sanctity of the names associate with the history and traditions of the nation. Is not permitted to be name after the Crown or the Heads of State of friendly countries. Unless approve by higher authorities.

99 names of Allah

Similarly; It has been reported that the law also prohibits public facilities from being name after the Three Holy Mosques. And most of the 99 names of Allah. In conclusion, except for a few, such as Peace, Justice, First, Light, Truth. And King, each of which is include. The ministry and government agency should ensure that the names of public facilities are protected from religious. And sectarian extremism as well as intellectual or political tendencies and criminal cases.

It is know that in the draft law, it is allowed to name public facilities after the guide caliphs, companions. However; Islamic religious scholars martyrs on duty, famous Islamic scholars of the past and present. In other words; It also allows the use of the names of places. Medical terms, national and international award winners. Donors and local projects the use of the names of the three holy mosques. Including the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Use of names is strictly prohibited.

In addition; The draft law states that government agencies can sign sponsorship agreements for naming rights for a specified period. Therefore; each ministry and government agency must create a directory of approved names.