The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has closed down two branches of a prominent retail group in Jeddah after complaints of fake discounts on its sales of electronic products.
The ministry also posted the announcement on the social networking site Twitter with three photos confirming the closure of the two branches of eXtra and said that it had taken punitive action against other outlets following customer complaints.
A number of customers said that the store was offering a 15 percent discount on some products but in fact, there was no change in the prices. On the other hand, there was a raise in the rates of other products indicating a clear manipulation of prices.
“The Ministry of Commerce and Industry will continue to monitor discount announcements made by stores and ensure their commitment to local laws,” a ministry statement said.
The cases of violation, classified as commercial fraud, have been referred to the Investigation and Prosecution Department for further action.
The ministry stressed that all shops, trading facilities and selling points should abide by the law and put price tags on their displayed items.
The ministry pointed out that inspections will be carried out to ensure that prices are shown on items and that violating shops will be reported.
Ministry takes action against fake discount
Ministry takes action against fake discount
New Saudi ambassador to UK presents credentials to Britain’s King Charles III
- The ambassador’s predecessor, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, returned to the Kingdom last year after being appointed as an advisor at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in March 2025
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to the UK Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz presented his credentials to Britain’s King Charles III at St. James’s Palace in London on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the meeting, the ambassador conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the British government and people.
King Charles III reciprocated by conveying his greetings and appreciation to the Saudi leadership, wishing the Kingdom and its people further progress and development.
The ambassador’s predecessor, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, returned to the Kingdom last year after being appointed as an advisor at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in March 2025.
