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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 Municipalities and Housing. Objectives of the Sa...

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...

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority is a Saudi governmental authority concerned with collecting zakat, taxes, and customs duties. It also regulates all activities related to customs work and customs ports. Previously, it was composed of the General Authority of Zakat and Tax and the General Authority of Customs. On May 4, 2021, a decision by the Council of Ministers was issued to merge the General Authority of Zakat and Tax and the General Authority of Customs to become the Zakat, Tax, and Cu...

The Visual Arts Commission is the entity concerned with activities related to visual arts, their establishment, preparation, production and development, and the publication of their content in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It involves paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and calligraphy to preserve the Kingdom's historical heritage, celebrate its present, and cooperate to build a future rich in culture and full of creativity. Establishment of the Visual Arts Commission The Visual A...

The Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) is the entity responsible for developing local content in all its components at the national economic level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include developing local opportunities and leveraging government purchasing power in partnership with the public and private sectors. Additionally, it is responsible for developing strategies and policies and proposing laws related to local content development. It was establ...

The Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority, abbreviated as (ECZA), is a regulatory and development entity for economic cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is tasked with the full financial and administrative supervision of economic cities, establishing the organizational structure, and issuing regulations, policies, and standards regulating economic cities. The authority has a legal personality and is financially and administratively independent. Its headquarters is based in King Abd...