Saudi Arab mandates Bisht for high-ranking officials and legal practitioners

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued circular prescribing the formal use of traditional Bisht (men’s cloak) for certain categories of individuals and officials at work places and formal events.

The directive has reportedly necessitated the wearing of the Bisht for emirs and deputy emirs of



provinces, ministers, governors, assistant and deputy ministers, leaders of independent departments and their deputies, and also for the heads and deputy heads of town centers.

All of these individuals are required to wear the Bisht while entering and exiting their workplaces and attending official functions.