Photography in public places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not prohibited except in specific areas, which are as follows: photography in public locations, whether by mobile phones equipped with a camera or the like, which leads to infringing on people’s private lives negatively or defaming or causing harm to them. Photography is permitted in public places unless a sign prohibiting photography is posted. According to the Anti-Cyber Crime Law, the penalty for the perpetrator is imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year and a fine not exceeding SAR500,000 or one of these two penalties.