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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Stresses Food Establishments’ Compliance with Health Requirements to Safeguard Public Health

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has stressed the importance of food establishments complying with all approved health requirements and regulations, reaffirming its continued efforts to strengthen the municipal inspection system to ensure food safety, protect public health, and enhance compliance across food establishments throughout the Kingdom. The Ministry affirmed that field inspections of food establishments are conducted continuously by Amanahs and municipalities to verify compliance with health requirements, ensure the safe handling, storage, and preparation of food, identify violations, and take regulatory action against non-compliant establishments. These efforts contribute to strengthening food safety and reducing practices that may pose risks to consumers’ health. The Ministry explained that the municipal inspection system is based on continuously developing health requirements, enhancing the efficiency of field inspections, and strengthening compliance among workers in food-related activities with health requirements. This is achieved by regulating the procedures for issuing health certificates and updating regulatory guidelines to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to consumers. The Ministry called on owners of food establishments to comply with health requirements, ensure that workers meet all applicable regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. It emphasized that compliance contributes to providing a safe food environment and protecting public health. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing reaffirmed its commitment to continuously developing the inspection system for food establishments and strengthening coordination with relevant entities to achieve the highest levels of compliance, support its efforts to protect public health, and enhance the quality of municipal services across the Kingdom.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Launches Updated Contractor Classification Mechanism to Enhance Project Quality and Sector Efficiency

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has launched the updated Contractor Classification Mechanism as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the contracting sector, enhance project delivery, and reinforce the principles of transparency, integrity, and impartiality. The initiative aims to improve the quality of national projects while supporting the Kingdom’s objectives of enhancing the urban landscape and improving quality of life across its cities. The Ministry stated that the updated mechanism is based on a comprehensive evaluation model that assesses contractors’ technical and financial capabilities, previous project experience, and organizational capacity. The assessment follows a rigorous and comprehensive methodology covering a broad range of sectors, including construction, telecommunications and information technology, catering and food services, cybersecurity, exhibitions and conferences, real estate development, and operation, maintenance, and services. This approach enhances contractors’ readiness to participate in government projects with greater efficiency and reliability. The Ministry also noted that the updated mechanism is fully automated through the Balady platform, enabling beneficiaries to complete the entire classification process electronically—from submitting an application and undergoing evaluation to receiving and self-printing the classification certificate immediately upon approval—without the need to visit any government entity. The Ministry added that this digital transformation streamlines procedures, improves data accuracy, and enhances the reliability of information. It also enables government entities to electronically verify contractor classification certificates and classification grades while establishing an integrated database of completed projects, main contractors, and subcontractors. This supports statistical analysis, informed decision-making, and more effective planning and development across the sector. Classification applications may be submitted through the Balady platform by visiting: https://balady.gov.sa/ar/services/.

“Our Cities Cheer Our Team”: Strong Public Turnout at Municipal Squares and Parks in Support of the Green Falcons During the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Municipal squares, parks, and public frontages prepared by Amanahs and their affiliated municipalities across the Kingdom witnessed strong public turnout following the launch of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing’s “Our Cities Cheer Our Team” initiative. The initiative enabled the public to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between the Saudi national team and Uruguay at fully equipped public viewing venues. The viewing venues welcomed families, young people, children, and visitors who gathered to support the Green Falcons and share moments of excitement and encouragement in a vibrant national atmosphere. The enthusiastic turnout reflected the strong public support for the Saudi national team and the spirit of pride and belonging shared by citizens and residents across the Kingdom. The initiative forms part of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing’s efforts to activate municipal squares, parks, and public frontages as vibrant community destinations by establishing and equipping public viewing venues across the Kingdom’s regions, cities, and governorates. This enables residents to watch the national team’s matches close to their homes while enjoying the tournament in safe and welcoming environments. Public viewing venues designated by Amanahs and municipalities across the Kingdom will continue operating throughout the Saudi national team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, enabling fans to follow the Saudi team matches in a distinctive national atmosphere that reflects the spirit of enthusiasm and support while bringing communities together in a shared experience of cheering on the national team. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing stated that the “Our Cities Cheer Our Team” initiative aims to encourage community participation in supporting the Saudi team by activating municipal squares, parks, and public frontages as community destinations that host national events. The initiative also helps enhance the experience of residents and visitors while promoting greater use of public facilities across the Kingdom’s cities and governorates. Amanahs and municipalities continue to implement their operational and service plans at public viewing venues to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for visitors while reinforcing the role of public spaces as community gathering places that bring residents together and keep pace with national events and occasions. The “Our Cities Cheer Our Team” initiative reflects the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing’s ongoing commitment to enhancing quality of life by activating public destinations and municipal squares as centers for community engagement. It further strengthens their role as attractive community destinations that host national events and shared public experiences while keeping pace with major occasions that bring communities together.