An expatriate doctor working at a private healthcare facility in Riyadh was arrested for violating the provisions of the Law of Practicing Healthcare Professions and the Anti-Cybercrime Law. The doctor was caught circulating unprofessional and offensive behavior through social media. The Ministry of Health has initiated the necessary legal action against him for violating the Law of Practicing Healthcare Professions and the Anti-Cybercrime Law. The case against him has been referred to the security authorities.
The ministry reiterated that it will not tolerate any abuse by a healthcare practitioner or facility that harms the dignity of patients or the community. It called on Saudi citizens and expatriates to report to it any such violations or irregular practices through official communication channels.