Commerce Ministry conducts 383,000 inspections, handles 443,000 consumer reports in 2026
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce conducted 383,000 inspection visits and handled 443,000 consumer protection reports during the first nine months of 2026, as it expanded the use of artificial intelligence in regulatory and enforcement operations.The ministry also launched 58 recall campaigns covering 222,410 vehicles and 8,508 other products through September.As part of efforts to enhance…
During the first nine months of 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce carried out 383,000 inspection visits and received 443,000 consumer protection reports, according to official data. The ministry has been leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its regulatory and enforcement operations.
In an effort to combat commercial concealment, the ministry, alongside 13 other government bodies, conducted over 34,000 inspection visits and uncovered 1,066 suspected cases of concealment, leading to 77 market rule violations. The National Program for Combating Commercial Concealment is also developing an AI-driven commercial concealment indicator and an electronic system for reporting suspected cases.
The ministry has launched 58 recall campaigns, covering 222,410 vehicles and 8,508 other products. This initiative aims to ensure consumer safety and product quality. The ministry has also introduced a risk-based supervision approach, particularly in the precious metals and gemstones sectors, to prioritize enforcement efforts.
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