Saudi competition authority launches 2026 anti-collusion awareness campaign

The General Authority for Competition has launched its 2026 anti-collusion awareness campaign in partnership with several government entities, under the slogan "Collusion is a loss for all." The initiative aims to raise awareness of collusive practices and their indicators, promote a culture of compliance, improve government spending efficiency, and strengthen trust in markets.

The campaign highlights key forms of collusion, including price-fixing, market division, and bid-rigging, while also providing information on prevention and reporting mechanisms. Educational materials and workshops will target government agencies, private sector companies, suppliers, and consumers.

General Authority for Competition CEO Dr. Fahad bin Ibrahim Al-Shathri said, "Collusion distorts fair competition, increases project and procurement costs, and limits opportunities for companies to compete and innovate." He stressed that combating such practices helps protect public funds and enhance market efficiency.

Dr. Al-Shathri added that "spending on projects and procurement is not just a financial obligation, but an investment in development, improving service quality, and achieving the best possible value for the nation and society." He emphasized the campaign's importance in raising awareness of collusion risks and reinforcing fair competition principles.

The authority called on all entities, organizations, and individuals to benefit from the campaign's educational materials to help raise awareness of collusion risks, protect markets, and achieve optimal value for public funds.