The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has updated the municipal regulations governing private slaughterhouses as part of its ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, enhance service quality, and strengthen municipal compliance. The update was carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture to support public health and ensure a safe and well organized urban environment.
The Ministry explained that the new updates aim to develop the business environment within the private slaughterhouse sector, empower investors, and increase compliance with municipal requirements, contributing to reducing violations and improving the urban landscape.
It clarified that the scope of the updated requirements covers all locations operating private slaughterhouse activities. Key prerequisites for obtaining licenses include adherence to the municipal licensing procedures and operational standards, securing Civil Defense approval prior to license issuance, and providing a valid commercial registration that lists the activities to be licensed.
The Ministry emphasized that this update is part of an integrated framework through which it seeks to develop municipal services and enhance operational efficiency across the Kingdom’s regions. These efforts support the sustainability of the municipal sector and contribute to improving quality of life and creating a more organized and high quality urban environment.
The updated requirements for private slaughterhouses can be accessed through the following link: https://momah.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2025-10/alashtratat%20albldyt%20llmsalkh%20alahlyt.pdf
The Ministry explained that the new updates aim to develop the business environment within the private slaughterhouse sector, empower investors, and increase compliance with municipal requirements, contributing to reducing violations and improving the urban landscape.
It clarified that the scope of the updated requirements covers all locations operating private slaughterhouse activities. Key prerequisites for obtaining licenses include adherence to the municipal licensing procedures and operational standards, securing Civil Defense approval prior to license issuance, and providing a valid commercial registration that lists the activities to be licensed.
The Ministry emphasized that this update is part of an integrated framework through which it seeks to develop municipal services and enhance operational efficiency across the Kingdom’s regions. These efforts support the sustainability of the municipal sector and contribute to improving quality of life and creating a more organized and high quality urban environment.
The updated requirements for private slaughterhouses can be accessed through the following link: https://momah.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2025-10/alashtratat%20albldyt%20llmsalkh%20alahlyt.pdf
