The National Competitiveness Center's Public Consultation Platform, Istitlaa, has put forward 28 projects related to economic and development affairs. In cooperation with 12 government bodies, the NCC invites the general public, government entities, 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 'Regulations on Violations and Penalties in Infrastructure Projects,' developed by the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center. By enhancing planning and implementation processes, this initiative aims to strengthen regulations, laws, and guidelines governing infrastructure work, particularly in sports-related projects. The proposal aligns with ongoing efforts to raise standards, streamline urban development, and improve quality of life for residents and beneficiaries. Public feedback on the proposal can be submitted via the Istitlaa platform until July 22, 2025.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is seeking public feedback on a proposed regulatory framework titled 'Site Requirements for Mobile Street Vendors.' This project seeks to enhance the business environment by balancing economic opportunities with urban aesthetics, ensuring better compliance to reduce visual clutter and regulate street vending effectively, fostering a more vibrant public space. Public consultation on this project will remain open until July 23, 2025.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is inviting public feedback on a new project titled 'Executive Regulation of the Idle Land Fees Law,' aimed at optimizing fees for idle land to stimulate the real estate market. By encouraging development, the project seeks to expand the supply of land and housing units, balance market demand, and promote fair competition while curbing monopolies. The public consultation period runs until July 25, 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.