Sanaa’s Ministry of Economy bans ‘Pyramid and Network Marketing’ 

SANAA, Aug. 17 (YPA) – The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Investment in Sanaa issued a decision on Monday banning the sale, purchase, trading, advertising, or promotion of any commodity, product, or service through network or pyramid marketing.

The ban applies to both non-electronic and electronic means, including social media platforms.

The decision defines network or pyramid marketing as any method through which a provider, advertiser, or promoter invites consumers to recruit other clients or consumers to purchase goods or receive services in exchange for a benefit granted to the initial consumer. These individuals are organized into hierarchical or network groups with the primary objective of collecting money from the largest possible number of participants.

The ministry urged all relevant authorities to enforce the provisions of the decision within their respective jurisdictions.

YPA