• Al-Qasabi added that consumer protection is a top priority for the Kingdom
• The decision to triple VAT earlier this year was a “painful” one, the Kingdom’s acting media minister said

Arab News

LONDON: Saudi Arabia will review its VAT increase after the coronavirus pandemic ends, the Kingdom’s acting media minister said on Thursday.

The decision to triple VAT earlier this year was a “painful” one and has undoubtedly caused concern for every individual and family, Majid Al-Qasabi said.

“This decision is like any other decision, it will be revised when this crisis is over,” the minister told a news conference.

Al-Qasabi added that consumer protection is a top priority for the Kingdom and it would not allow people to be exploited.

As such, 370,000 inspections have been carried out in 13 regions, during which more than 3,700 violations were recorded and nearly 500 tons of food items were confiscated.