The National Competitiveness Center's Public Consultation Platform, Istitlaa, has put forward 32 projects related to economic and development affairs. In cooperation with 15 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 'Code of Irrigation Practices,' developed by the Saudi Irrigation Organization. The project aims to establish standards for the efficient management of water resources in farms and to enhance the use of modern irrigation technologies. The public can provide feedback on this project through the Istitlaa platform until June 3, 2025.
The Ministry of human resourse and Social Development is seeking public feedback on a new regulatory framework titled 'Updates to the Table of Violations and Penalties for the Labor Law and its Executive Regulations.' This project aims to update the table of violations and penalties related to the changes in the new labor regulations. Public consultation on this project will remain open until June 7, 2025.
The Ministry of Municipalities & Housing is seeking public feedback on a new project titled 'Initiative to Update the Implementing Regulations of the Contractor Classification System.' The project aims to update and enhance the current implementing regulations of the Contractor Classification System in the Kingdom, in alignment with the latest developments in the contracting sector. Public consultation on this project will conclude on June 12, 2025.
The Roads General Authority is seeking public feedback on a new project titled 'Saudi Highway Code Law' The project aims to ensure the implementation of the code, thereby contributing to the development of the Kingdom's road networks in accordance with quality and safety standards. Public consultation on this project will conclude on June 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.