General questions

If two or more entities form a joint venture to execute a project, each must be classified in the relevant field. At least one entity must hold the required or higher classification grade, while the others may hold a grade equal to or one grade lower than the required grade for the project.

"New (startup) establishments can obtain classification through the Instant Accreditation service, provided they achieve a technical standards score of 19 or higher.

"The following must be available:

A valid commercial registration that includes classified activities.

Financial statements deposited in the “Qawaem” program.

Certificate of compliance with technical standards from the entity providing the technical grade based on the classification field."

"The following must be available:

A valid commercial registration that includes classified activities for engineering offices.

Engineering office license for companies and engineering consultancy offices.

Financial statements deposited in the “Qawaem” program.

Certificate of compliance with technical standards from the Saudi Council of Engineers."

"All engineering consultancy activities licensed by the Saudi Council of Engineers.

It is a service provided by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing that aims to support and qualify private sector entities and enhance their capabilities. This is done by meeting a minimum set of financial, technical, administrative, and operational standards to ensure the entity’s ability to deliver services in cities across the Kingdom by obtaining a Classification Certificate.

The user submits an update request through the “Update Classification Certificate” service or via the “My Requests” service, based on the beneficiary's needs:
1. Update Certificate Information: Allows updating the establishment name and owner name on the certificate.
2. Update Contact Information: Allows updating personal or establishment contact details.
3. Update Activities: Allows updating the activities reflected on the classification certificate (activities are retrieved based on the contractor's classified field).
A new certificate is issued with the same certificate number and expiry date in case of type 1 updates.

The user submits a classification certificate renewal request through the “Renew Classification Certificate” service. The system processes the request and issues a new certificate if the requirements are met.
- Renewal is allowed once within the last 90 days before the certificate expires.
- The old certificate is replaced with a new one using the same certificate number but with a new expiry date (a new validity period begins upon acceptance of the renewal).
- A new financial and technical evaluation is required.

Yes, either:

Audited and uploaded by a certified accounting firm via Qawaem,

Or issued through the SIMAH path.

No, a bank statement confirming the establishment's commitment to repaying financing agreements must be provided.

Yes, it refers to off-balance sheet financing.

Yes, the shareholders also serve as the establishment’s director or executive managers.