Istitlaa Public Consultation Opens Feedback Window For 22 Projects Across Government And Private Sectors

The National Competitiveness Center is using its Istitlaa public consultation platform to gather views on 22 proposed economic and development projects. These drafts are shared before approval so that individuals, companies, and public bodies can review them and provide comments, supporting clearer regulation for activities across Saudi Arabia.

The projects are prepared with input from 15 government entities, which send their drafts to Istitlaa for open discussion. Through this process, citizens, private sector representatives, and government stakeholders can examine proposed rules, submit observations, and suggest changes, helping decision-makers assess practical effects across the wider business environment.

The current Istitlaa batch includes regulations on pipeline corridors, pilgrims transportation, aviation security permits, and development governance in Al-Jouf. Each proposal is available for review on the platform, and public feedback on the listed projects will be accepted until . This aligns with national efforts to support participation in regulatory drafting.

One of the main initiatives concerns services for pilgrims. The Royal Commission for Makkah city and Holy Sites has submitted a project titled The Regulations Governing the Practice of Pilgrims Transportation Activity.' It aims to define rules and technical standards for transporting pilgrims, helping ensure service reliability and protecting passenger safety across relevant transport operators. Public feedback on the project is open until .

Infrastructure planning in industrial cities is also under review. The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has launched a project on Istitlaa titled ‘List of pipeline corridors in the Royal Commission cities of Jubail and Yanbu,' which aims to review the pipeline corridor regulations in the Royal Commission cities of Jubail and Yanbu. Public feedback on both projects will be accepted until .

Air transport security is addressed through a proposal from the General Authority of Civil Aviation. The project, titled Regulatory Framework Granting Permit to Aviation Security Service Providers,' seeks to ensure that aviation security service providers comply with requirements in relevant domestic regulations and international obligations linked to civil aviation security. Public consultation on both projects will remain open until .

Regional planning in northern Saudi Arabia features in another submission. The Jouf Strategic Development Office has put forward a key project on the Istitlaa platform titled ' Development Projects Governance Policy in Al-Jouf Region.' This project aims to organize the submission process for mega-development projects in accordance with the Early Notification Principle and approved criteria, improving coordination with service entities to ensure infrastructure readiness and efficient implementation. Public feedback on the project is open until .

The National Competitiveness Center highlights that publishing draft regulations and similar proposals through Istitlaa supports transparency within the legislative environment. By opening these documents to review, the platform enables citizens, government agencies, and private businesses to share insights and feedback on planned regulations connected to the business environment, strengthening informed decision-making across Saudi Arabia’s regulatory framework.

With inputs from SPA