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UGC Creators in Saudi Arabia

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Formats and platforms for Saudi UGC ads

Snapchat is one of the most used platforms in Saudi Arabia, so Saudi UGC briefs should ask for vertical video cut for Snap ads alongside TikTok and Instagram Reels, rather than treating Snapchat as an afterthought. Delivery and fintech apps, ecommerce sellers on Noon and Amazon.sa, and restaurant chains are heavy buyers of this content, and they tend to run many short variations of the same concept to find the hook that works.

Dialect is part of the creative. A Najdi delivery suits Riyadh and central Saudi audiences, a Hijazi delivery suits Jeddah and the west, and Khaleeji or neutral Gulf Arabic can travel across the region. For national campaigns, book two or three creators with different dialects for the same script outline and let performance decide.

Approvals, licensing, and VAT for Saudi UGC

Regulated categories need claims checked before filming. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority sets rules for advertising food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, so a skincare or supplement script needs review against them, and content should respect the media content standards set by the General Authority for Media Regulation. Creators who advertise for a fee are generally expected to hold the authority's Mawthooq licence, so check licence status during contracting even when the video will run from the brand account.

Creators and studios with taxable supplies above SAR 375,000 a year must register for VAT with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and charge it, so ask whether a quote includes VAT. Usage rights should name the platforms, the period, and whether the content may also run in other GCC markets.

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms should Saudi UGC be made for?

Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram Reels at minimum. Snapchat is one of the most used platforms in Saudi Arabia, so ask for vertical cuts sized for Snap ads in every brief.

Does a Saudi UGC creator need a Mawthooq licence?

Creators who advertise for a fee are generally expected to hold the General Authority for Media Regulation licence, known as Mawthooq. Check the creator's status and the current requirement during contracting.

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