Ministry of Investment is the competent authority and the main reference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for regulating and developing both local and foreign investments, working towards enhancing investment components, promoting investment activities, and safeguarding the interests of investors. Established in 2020. Ministry of Investment organization the Ministry operates under the regulations set forth in 2021, which state that the Minister of Investment is appointed by a Royal Order. The Min...
The Ministry of Sport is the entity tasked with regulating the sports sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is responsible for providing modern facilities to expand the base of sports practitioners. Its responsibility includes achieving local and global excellence in terms of the sports sector in the Kingdom. History of sports activity in Saudi Arabia The beginning of sports activities in Saudi Arabia dates back to the first decision to establish a department responsible for sports in 1952....
The Ministry of Tourism is the entity responsible for regulating and promoting the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its tasks include enhancing the sector's growth in a manner that aligns with the Kingdom's status and values. Historically, the regulation of tourism in the Kingdom began with the establishment of the Supreme Commission for Tourism in 2000, emphasizing the adoption of tourism as a major productive sector in the country. In 2003, a Royal Decree was issued to...
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) is the entity responsible for regulating and implementing comprehensive policies to achieve water and food security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its mission is to support the agricultural movement and improve services, in collaboration with the private sector and relevant authorities, to achieve sustainability of the environment, water, and agriculture. History of MEWA The ministry was established in 1953 as one of the eight ministri...
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is the entity responsible for regulating all means of telecommunications and information technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include proposing general policies and drafting regulations related to the telecommunications sector and the information technology ecosystem. Seven ministers served in the ministry from 1975 until 2024, i.e. for about fifty years. During that period of time, the ministry was know...
The Ministry of Commerce regulates commerce within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to develop and sustain the commerce sector, adapting to global commerce changes and developments. This enhances the Kingdom's economic standing as a favored commerce destination in the Middle East and worldwide. The ministry also provides a detailed roadmap to realize its vision, establishing a leading role for the Saudi commerce sector in an equitable and encouraging environment. Ministry of Commerce h...
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is responsible for implementing the program of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the field of serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Its responsibilities include enhancing services, proposing and preparing laws and implementing regulations, and monitoring the work of the civil sectors it oversees. Establishment of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah was established in 1962 and was originally named the Ministry of Hajj and Endowments. It is the onl...
The Ministry of the National Guard is one of the military entities entrusted with ensuring internal security and stability, in addition to border protection, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is also responsible for protecting the holy sites, gains, vital interests, and properties within the Kingdom and supporting the Ministries of Defense and Interior in these endeavors. It was established on May 27, 2013, as an independent ministry in the Council of Ministers after previously being a preside...
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is the entity responsible for the urban planning of cities and villages and organizing housing-related tasks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include facilitating a balanced and sustainable housing environment, providing various housing and financing solutions to enable Saudi families to own their first home, issuing permits, and providing basic infrastructure for beautifying and developing municipal and rural areas. The ministry al...
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is the authority responsible for managing the industrial and mining sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its main headquarters is located in the capital, Riyadh. Its responsibilities include issuing regulations and rules that govern the operations of both the public and private sectors, promoting investments in these sectors, and discovering and utilizing the Kingdom's mineral resources. Establishment of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral...
The Ministry of Economy and Planning is the entity responsible for the development, advancement, and evaluation of economic affairs policies and development plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it seeks to achieve Saudi Vision 2030. It was established in 1953, originally named the Ministry of Economy. History of the Ministry of Economy and Planning One year after the establishment of the Ministry of Economy, it was merged with the Ministry of Finance under the name of the Ministry of...