The National Competitiveness Center's Public Consultation Platform, Istitlaa, has put forward 29 projects related to economic and development affairs. In cooperation with 14 government agencies, the NCC invites the general public, government agencies, and the private sector to express their views and feedback on projects prior to their approval.
Key projects presented on the platform include a project titled 'Data Center Requirements.' Through this project, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs seeks to strengthen the infrastructure for communications and internet services, enable cloud computing services, and facilitate the investor's journey in issuing municipal licenses for the construction and development of data centers. The public can provide feedback on this project through the Istitlaa platform until May 14, 2025.
The Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission is seeking public feedback on a specific regulatory framework titled 'Release of Patients after Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures with Radionuclides, or with Implanted Brachytherapy Radiation Sources.' This framework aims to establish approved technical regulations and clarify the necessary regulatory requirements for the release of patients after they have undergone diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving radioactive isotopes. Public consultation on this project will remain open until May 16, 2025.
The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has published a project titled 'Amendments to the Implementing Regulation of the Personal Data Protection Law,' aiming to provide greater clarity on the procedures and controls outlined in the executive regulations. The amendments are intended to assist entities and individuals subject to the law in complying with their provisions and to support enforcement procedures. The public can provide feedback on this project through the Istitlaa platform until May 27, 2025.
Additionally, SAMA has introduced a project titled 'Update Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law.' This project seeks to revise the regulations in line with the increasing diversity and expansion of financial activities. Public consultation on this project will remain open until May 27, 2025.
The introduction of draft regulations, by-laws, and similar projects through the Istitlaa platform serves as an affirmation of enhanced transparency in the legislative environment. Likewise, Istitlaa fosters a culture of public participation by enabling citizens, government agencies, and the private sector to contribute their insights and feedback on proposed regulations related to the business environment.