WhatsApp Business API in Riyadh

Local numbers

Saudi senders answer to the CST rather than the TDRA, and a Saudi commercial registration (CR) is what Meta's verification checks. Riyadh landlines (+966 11) and STC or Mobily mobile numbers can both be registered.

+966 11

Who regulates this

Commercial messaging in Saudi Arabia is governed by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission. Sender identity and consent records are the parts audited in practice.

Support hours

Sunday to Thursday, 09:00–18:00 AST

Common questions

Which numbers can I use in Riyadh?

Saudi senders answer to the CST rather than the TDRA, and a Saudi commercial registration (CR) is what Meta's verification checks. Riyadh landlines (+966 11) and STC or Mobily mobile numbers can both be registered. Landline numbers here begin +966 11.