Istitlaa Public Consultation Opens For 17 Projects Across Government And Private Sectors

The National Competitiveness Center’s Public Consultation Platform, Istitlaa, is reviewing 17 new economic and development projects. These draft regulations come from cooperation with 10 government entities. Members of the public, government bodies, and private sector organisations are invited to submit comments before final approval, supporting more inclusive decision-making across Saudi Arabia’s regulatory framework.

The Ministry of Tourism is consulting on an ‘Amendment of Travel and Tourism Services Regulation’ project through Istitlaa. The proposal updates several provisions linked to licensing categories for travel and tourism service activities. It also clarifies the range of tourism services allowed, aiming to improve investor clarity and regulatory compliance, while supporting a high-quality tourism experience for visitors to the Kingdom. Public feedback on the project is open until .

Istitlaa plays a central role in releasing draft regulations and similar initiatives to the community for review. Publishing projects on the platform reinforces transparency in the legislative environment. The approach encourages citizens, the private sector, and government agencies to share practical views on proposed rules. These contributions focus on regulations linked to the business environment and broader economic activity.

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is seeking opinions on a project titled ‘Guide for Monitoring Residential Units in Violation’. The draft introduces the issue of dividing residential units contrary to regulations. It sets out requirements and procedures to handle such violations when carried out without required permits. The consultation on this housing compliance guide will remain open until .

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has released the project ‘Executive Regulations for Requirements, Controls and Procedures Related to Strategic Environmental Assessment Studies’. The draft seeks to support several key objectives that improve the effectiveness of strategic environmental assessment. It also aims to strengthen integration between national strategies. Public feedback on the project will be accepted until .

The Ministry of Interior has proposed ‘Implementing Regulations of the Law of Explosives and Fireworks’ on the Istitlaa Public Consultation Platform. This project examines practical challenges that competent authorities might face when applying the regulations. By identifying those obstacles in advance, the authorities aim to support safer and more consistent enforcement. Public feedback on the project is open until .

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Together, the 17 projects on the Public Consultation Platform Istitlaa demonstrate a broad review of regulations in housing, tourism, environment, and security. The NCC initiative highlights a move toward greater openness and structured participation, as different groups comment on the proposals. The feedback process is expected to guide final versions of the regulations before adoption by the competent authorities.

With inputs from SPA