Tuesday, July 21, 2026

SPA - Riyadh:

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The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced the issuance and renewal of over 274,000 commercial licenses during the first half of 2026, reflecting the vitality of economic activity and the continued growth of business in various cities and governorates of the Kingdom.

The official spokesman of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rasasma, explained that the licenses included the issuance of more than 97,000 new commercial licenses and the renewal of over 177,000 licenses, an indicator reflecting the continuity of commercial activities and the enhancement of the business environment, enabling commercial establishments to continue their operations through simplified digital procedures.

He noted that the services provided during the same period included the implementation of over 91,000 modification transactions on commercial licenses, more than 43,000 transactions for adding commercial activities, in addition to over 39,000 transactions for transferring license ownership, within the framework of the diversity of services provided by the ministry to meet the needs of the business sector.

He affirmed that these results come as an extension of the ongoing efforts by the ministry to develop the municipal licensing system, simplify procedures, and raise the efficiency of digital services, aiming to accelerate transaction completion and improve the experience of investors and business owners, pointing out that the "Balady" platform represents one of the most prominent digital enablers supporting the municipal sector and contributing to providing integrated services to beneficiaries.

Al-Rasasma pointed out that the continuous growth in the number of commercial licenses reflects the attractiveness of the investment environment in Saudi cities and the effectiveness of initiatives implemented by the ministry to empower the private sector, stimulate commercial activities, and promote sustainable economic development, in order to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, calling on business owners to benefit from the electronic services provided by the "Balady" platform to ensure the continuity of their commercial activities and benefit from the services with ease and convenience.