27/11/2025
Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Approves Regulatory Requirements for Event and Exhibition Halls
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved new regulatory requirements for event and exhibition halls as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the business environment, raise compliance with municipal regulations, and strengthen the sector’s investment appeal.
The Ministry explained that the requirements include several conditions for obtaining a municipal license, such as providing a valid commercial registration, securing Civil Defense approval, and ensuring that hall locations comply with planning regulations both within and outside urban boundaries. The requirements also cover detailed organization of interior spaces, including the main hall, hospitality areas, reception zones, and service facilities.
It noted that these requirements aim to regulate the operation of event and exhibition halls designated for commercial, entertainment, or cultural use, in accordance with clear technical, architectural, and operational standards. This contributes to enhancing safety, improving efficiency, and elevating the experience of investors and beneficiaries.
The Ministry emphasized the importance of adhering to the Urban Building Code or the approved urban guidelines in the region where the facility is located, in addition to meeting fire safety and protection requirements, installing surveillance cameras, and ensuring full accessibility for persons with disabilities through properly designed entrances, ramps, and parking spaces.
It added that these requirements form part of an integrated regulatory framework designed to improve service quality, enhance operational efficiency, and support the local economy in alignment with the sustainable urban development goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The requirements can be accessed through the following link: https://momah.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2025-04/ashtratat%20qa%60at%20almnasbat%20walm%60ard.pdf
