The Ministry of Commerce carries out periodic inspection campaigns on stationery stores and other outlets that offer school supplies across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in conjunction with the beginning of the new academic year.
These campaigns aim to ensure the availability of school products and supplies with a wide range of options and to check the usage of price tags, making sure there is no difference between the shelf price and that recorded in point-of-sale systems. They also ensure the product details are written clearly in Arabic for customers and that discounts, promotions, and competition rewards comply with the relevant laws. Furthermore, inspection campaigns confirm that school supply outlets adhere to the Ministry’s laws and enforce statutory penalties in cases of violations.