Gambling, known as “maisir” or “qimar” in Islamic terminology, is forbidden under Islamic law. Saudi Arabia, as an Islamic state, enforces Sharia law as the foundation of its legal system, meaning that all forms of gambling are viewed as forbidden.
Other Legislation from Saudi Arabia
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
Cooperation and International Efforts
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Anti-Cybercrime Law (2007)
- Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (2020)
- Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC)
- National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
- Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework
Data Protection and Privacy
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content