Riyadh: The government of Saudi Arabia has taken an important decision on the use of religious and national symbols. Saudi Arabia has banned the use of religious and national symbols for personal and commercial use. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’ (KSA’s) move is aimed at preventing the misuse of national symbols, Commerce Minister Dr. Majid al-Qasabi said.
According to a report in Arabic newspaper Okaz, Majid al-Qasabi, while giving information about the verdict, said that there have been some persistent instances of misuse of religious and national symbols. In such a situation, this decision has been taken to maintain the sanctity of these symbols and to prevent their misuse. He said the move shows the dedication of the government of the country to protect the sanctity of religious symbols.