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The Music Commission is the entity concerned with activities related to the production, development and dissemination of musical content in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including live and recorded performances, music recordings, digital music, audio innovations, etc. Established in 2020, the Music Commission is one of eleven cultural entities simultaneously approved by the Council of Ministers, and is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture. The commission has a public legal personality, financ...

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones 'MODON' is a government authority responsible for developing industrial lands and integrated infrastructure across various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It oversees private industrial complexes, industrial cities, and technology zones. MODON was established in 2001 by a decision of the Council of Ministers. Its headquarters is located in the capital city of Riyadh. Objectives of the Saudi Authority for Industrial...

Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Region Development Authority is the entity responsible for outlining the general policies for the development of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established on December 28, 2009. Its responsibilities include formulating comprehensive strategic plans and implementation programs for the region, in addition to rehabilitating existing neighborhoods and improving and developing them. It also sets construction regulations and oversees the execu...

The Sharqia Development Authority is the entity in charge of setting general policies for the development of the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities encompass preparing comprehensive strategic plans, studies, and schemes, and their implementation programs for the province. It is also responsible for monitoring and carrying out projects in collaboration with the province's council and municipality. Establishment of Sharqia Development Authority The Sharqia ...

The Theatre and Performing Arts Commission is the entity responsible for regulating the theatre and performing arts sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The commission's responsibilities consist of developing and advancing the sector's components and organizing and holding local and international competitions, events, exhibitions, and conferences, all within its scope of competence. Establishment of the Theater and Performing Arts Commission Established in 2020, the commission is on...

The Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC) is the entity responsible for regulating the activities, practices, and facilities engaged in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its main mission is to protect humans and the environment against any actual or potential radiation exposure, including exposure to natural radiation, in addition to implementing the Kingdom's obligations under relevant agreements and conventions. Establishment of the Nucle...

The Digital Government Authority (DGA) is the entity responsible for regulating digital government activities in government entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to keep pace with the transformation currently witnessed by the Kingdom and the rise of modern technologies and business models therein to establish a proactive digital government capable of providing highly efficient digital services and achieving integration between government entities in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The D...

The Saudi Contractors Authority is a non-profit professional organization responsible for managing and developing the contracting industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to enhance productivity and create a safe environment in accordance with international quality standards. It was established by Ministerial Decision No. 510 on September 7, 2015, with its headquarters located in Riyadh City. The authority is supervised by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. Objecti...

The Education and Training Evaluation Commission is the main authority responsible for setting the criteria for  accrediting education and training programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, developing and preparing measurement tests, and setting standards for education curricula. Establishment of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission The commission was founded, under its current name, in 2016. It is an extension of the General Education Evaluation Commission. The commission is a lega...

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is the competent entity supervising all kinds of civil aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibility involves establishing mandatory regulations and laws that organize and ensure air transportation and air navigation safety, issuing employee licenses and certificates in the civil aviation sector, and developing air transportation according to the latest international standards. GACA establishment In 1948, the Civil Aviation Authority,...

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City is the entity responsible for the comprehensive development of Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 1974 under the name of the 'Riyadh City Development Authority'. In 2019, a Royal Decree was issued to rename it as 'The Royal Commission for Riyadh City' and transfer all mandates related to major national projects in Riyadh from the Committee of Major National P...

The State Properties General Authority (SPGA) is the entity responsible for documenting and safeguarding state-owned properties and real estate, including land and buildings. It also undertakes their development, investment, and oversight, all while offering real estate solutions to government entities in full compliance with the prevailing regulations and laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. SPGA establishment SPGA was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 2018, replacing th...