Photography Banned in Saudi Schools Without Administrative Permission

The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced the prohibition of photographing all students, administrative staff, and teaching staff within schools and their affiliated facilities without written permission from the school administration.

The decision stated: “By official decree: It is strictly forbidden to photograph all students, administrative staff, and teaching staff within schools and their affiliated facilities without written permission from the school administration, in addition to obtaining written consent from parents for photographing their sons and daughters.”