Bringing the Kingdom’s Official Currency Symbol to E-commerce
WasilaDev is proud to announce the release of our newest WordPress plugin, “New Saudi Riyal Symbol for WooCommerce,” designed to seamlessly integrate the official Saudi Riyal currency symbol into online stores powered by WooCommerce.
A Symbol of Progress and Vision
As part of Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom introduced a distinctive currency symbol for the Saudi Riyal, elevating it to the same visual recognition as major world currencies like the dollar ($), euro (€), and yen (¥). This symbol represents more than just currency—it embodies Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and growing global influence.“The introduction of a dedicated symbol for the Saudi Riyal is a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s economic identity,” said Ahmad Al-Farsi, founder of WasilaDev. “Our plugin ensures that Saudi e-commerce businesses can readily adopt this important national symbol across their digital storefronts.”
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Comprehensive Features for Seamless Integration
The New Saudi Riyal Symbol for WooCommerce plugin offers a complete solution for online store owners with multiple implementation options:
- Multiple Display Methods: Choose between Unicode character, SVG image, custom font, or traditional text (SAR)
- Customizable Symbol Position: Position the symbol to the left or right of prices, with or without spacing
- Perfect RTL Support: Fully compatible with Arabic language stores and right-to-left text direction
- Custom Styling Options: Fine-tune the appearance of the symbol with custom CSS
- Live Preview: See changes in real-time through the settings panel
Empowering Saudi E-commerce
The plugin addresses a critical need in the growing Saudi e-commerce landscape. With the Kingdom’s online retail sector expanding rapidly, visual consistency with official currency standards becomes increasingly important for professional customer experiences.“We developed this plugin to help businesses align with national standards while creating more professional and culturally relevant shopping experiences,” explained Al-Farsi. “It’s a small but meaningful way to support the digital transformation happening across Saudi Arabia.”
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Built for Performance and Compatibility
Built with performance and compatibility in mind, the plugin works with any WordPress theme that supports WooCommerce. Key technical highlights include:
- Lightweight implementation with minimal impact on site performance
- Compatible with WordPress 5.0+ and WooCommerce 3.0+
- Proper RTL support and Arabic localization
- High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) compatible
- Multiple display methods to ensure compatibility across all devices
Easy Setup Process
Setting up the New Saudi Riyal Symbol for WooCommerce is straightforward. After installation and activation, users simply navigate to WooCommerce → Saudi Riyal Symbol in their WordPress dashboard, select their preferred display method and position, and save the changes. The plugin automatically applies the symbol throughout the store.“We focused on making implementation as simple as possible,” noted Al-Farsi. “Most store owners can have it up and running in under two minutes.”
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WasilaDev’s Vision for Local E-commerce
This plugin release aligns with WasilaDev’s broader mission to support Saudi Arabia’s digital economy through specialized tools and solutions. As online shopping continues to grow in the Kingdom, ensuring local businesses have access to tools that reflect Saudi cultural and economic identity becomes increasingly important.“We believe in creating technology that respects and enhances cultural identity while meeting international standards,” said Al-Farsi. “The Saudi Riyal symbol plugin is a perfect example of this philosophy—bridging national identity with global e-commerce best practices.”The New Saudi Riyal Symbol for WooCommerce plugin is now available for free download through the WordPress plugin repository. For more information, visit WasilaDev.com.
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About WasilaDev: WasilaDev specializes in creating WordPress and WooCommerce solutions tailored to the MENA region’s unique needs, with a particular focus on plugins that enhance Arabic language support, regional payment gateways, and culturally relevant e-commerce experiences.
