Restricted activities

Business activities that are not approved on the Nibras Soft platform, activities that need enhanced review, and what happens when a merchant breaches this policy.

Last updated · 1 September 2026Issued by FSIR Trading

01Prohibited activities

Applications in the following activities are rejected at screening. These activities may not be offered by any merchant, including as a secondary line.

Gambling, betting & lottery

Games of chance, sports betting, lotteries, raffles and prize draws requiring payment to enter.

Adult content & escort services

Pornographic material, sexual services, escort or dating services of an adult nature.

Weapons, explosives & dual-use goods

Firearms, ammunition, bladed weapons, fireworks, explosives, and military or dual-use items.

Illegal drugs & unlicensed pharmaceuticals

Narcotics, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and prescription medicines sold outside licensed pharmacies.

Counterfeit goods & IP infringement

Replicas, unauthorised copies, and any product that infringes trademarks, copyright or design rights.

Unlicensed money services

Remittance, currency exchange, stored-value or lending activity without SAMA authorisation.

Cryptocurrency & speculative trading

Crypto-asset trading, unhosted wallets, forex or binary options, and investment schemes promising returns.

Tobacco & nicotine without permit

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping liquids and nicotine products sold without the required permit.

02Activities requiring enhanced review

The following can be approved only after additional documents and written compliance sign-off, and may still be declined:

  • Digital goods, gift cards and prepaid vouchers.
  • Subscriptions and recurring billing.
  • Pre-orders and goods delivered more than 30 days after payment.
  • Marketplaces hosting third-party sellers.
  • Food supplements and herbal products.
  • Charitable collections (only licensed non-profit entities).

03Sanctions and legal compliance

We do not onboard merchants, owners or beneficial owners listed on sanctions lists applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, nor businesses that trade with sanctioned jurisdictions. All merchants must comply with Saudi laws, including the E-Commerce Law and Anti-Money Laundering Law.

04Enforcement

If a merchant is found offering a prohibited or unapproved activity, we may, depending on severity:

  • require immediate removal of the listing;
  • suspend the merchant account and hold pending settlements while we investigate;
  • terminate the merchant agreement;
  • report the activity to the competent Saudi authorities where required by law.

05Reporting a merchant

If you believe a merchant on our platform is offering a restricted activity, contact our compliance desk at +966 50 323 0667. We review every report.