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The General Authority for Competition is the entity supervising the implementation of the Competition Law and its Implementing Regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include combating monopolistic practices that affect legitimate competition, promoting and protecting fair competition, preserving the competitive environment for the business sector in the local market, monitoring the market to ensure the implementation of fair competition rules, and issuing regulating ru...

Diriyah Gate Development Authority is the entity responsible for the development and preservation of the historical Diriyah  site, northwest of Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities comprise serving the local community and promoting the position of Diriyah as an international tourist destination and one of the largest and most prominent venues for events and activities worldwide. The authority was established in 2017 for the development of Diriyah: the jewe...

The Royal Commission for AlUla is responsible for putting forth developmental plans to preserve the heritage and legacy of AlUla Governorate in Medina within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include issuing regulations and laws to improve the services provided for citizens, residents and tourists. Establishment of the Royal Commission for AlUla Established in 2017, the Royal Commission for AlUla is one of four royal commissions in the Kingdom and the second royal commission est...

The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission is the entity responsible for regulating the sector of communications, space, and technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 2001 under the name the Saudi Communications Commission. In 2003, its name was changed to the Communications and Information Technology Commission upon assigning new tasks related to information technology. In 2022, its name was changed to the Communication...

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority is responsible for combating all manifestations and forms of financial and administrative corruption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by a royal decree on March 18, 2011, under the name of the National Anti-Corruption Authority. On December 12, 2019, a Royal Decree was issued to merge the Control and Investigation Board and Administrative Investigations departments with the National Anti-Corruption Authority, under one entity called ...

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is an independent governmental entity responsible for all aspects related to the operation, innovation, and research in the data, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by a Royal Decree on August 30, 2019, and it is directly linked to the Prime Minister. its headquarters is located in Riyadh City. SDAIA handles all electronic data assets in the Kingdom, acting as the sole ent...

The Saudi Tourism Authority is one of the entities responsible for developing the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is achieved by developing tourism products and packages, organizing and marketing them, and enhancing the level of tourism services in the Kingdom to enrich the tourists' experience. The headquarters of the Saudi Tourism Authority is located in the Diplomatic Quarter in the capital, Riyadh. It has twelve international offices promoting Saudi tourist destinat...

Saudi Space Agency (SSA) is a government agency involved in all matters concerning the advancement and growth of the space industry within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is directly linked to the Prime Minister. Originally established as the Saudi Space Commission by a Royal Order issued on December 27, 2018, it was subsequently transformed into an agency following a resolutionby the Council of Ministers issued on June 13, 2023. SSA's headquarters is located in the capital, Riyadh. Its bo...

Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) is a Saudi government professional authority with a legal personality that oversees the accounting and auditing profession in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1992 and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce. Its headquarters is in Riyadh. SOCPA objectives The aim of SOCPA is to develop and improve the practice of accounting and auditing, monitor its quality of performance, and raise aware...

The Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is a scientific and professional authority dedicated to the advancement of the engineering sector within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the elevation of the professional and intellectual competence of the national engineering workforce. SCE's bylaws were issued on December 1, 2002, through a resolution by the Council of Ministers on November 18, 2002. SCE's headquarters is situated in Riyadh, the capital, and it operates under the oversight of the...

The General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) is the entity tasked with promoting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s international economic gains and safeguarding the Kingdom's interests in the fields of foreign trade. GAFT was established in 2019 and is headquartered in the capital, Riyadh. It has a legal personality and enjoys financial and administrative independence. GAFT regulatory arrangements GAFT coordinates its business from its headquarters in the capital, Riyadh, and has a board of...

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) is responsible for regulating the entertainment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It oversees entertainment events and activities through licensing and supervision. The authority also stimulates the private sector to contribute to the development of entertainment activities, in addition to attracting and training talents to work in the entertainment field. The GEA conducts its operations from its headquarters in the capital, Riyadh. It possesses a ...