This billboard ad in Jeddah, for a pop concert has triggered a legal controversy between the ad agency and the Saudi Ministry of Information. The billboard at Jeddah's Al Tahila artists has featured Arab Artist Mohammed Abdo and Ahlam. The advertising agency has received a notice from the internal media department stating that the advertisement must be removed as it shows a larger picture of the artist for the concert.
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The official version regarding the issue states,
the advertisement violated article 75 for publications and printing which prohibits the deployment of any advertisements for satellite channels, their programs or means of subscription.
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