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Ministry of Commerce (MC) · Press Release
"Commerce" Blocks an E-Store That Exploited Personal Images of State Figures and Officials to Market Its Commercial Products
"التجارة" تحجب متجرًا إلكترونيًا استغل صورًا شخصية لرموز الدولة ومسؤوليها للتسويق لمنتجاته التجارية
No action neededAwareness
The Ministry of Commerce blocked an e-store after monitoring electronic advertisements and listed products that exploited personal images of national figures and state officials to market its commercial products, in violation of applicable regulations. The Ministry clarified that the violation consisted of using these images for commercial marketing purposes.
PublishedApril 17, 2026
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