Saudi platform launches public consultation on 31 economic projects

Saudi Arabia’s unified electronic platform for public and government feedback, Istitlaa, operated by the National Competitiveness Center, has launched consultations on 31 projects related to economic and development matters. The initiative, conducted in partnership with 19 government agencies, aims to enable stakeholders to submit their views and suggestions before the projects are finalized.

Among the projects open for consultation on Istitlaa is the draft Executive Regulation for Passenger Transport Using Self-Driving Vehicles. The Transport General Authority seeks to regulate and develop this sector, encourage investment, and align with the Kingdom’s economic and social development goals, while considering environmental, security, and safety requirements. Public consultation on this project will close on October 1, 2026.

The Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission has also published a draft regulation on the Appointment of Radiation Protection Officers. The project aims to issue regulations and set technical requirements for appointing radiation protection officers in radiological practices, in line with approved technical standards. The consultation period for this project also ends on October 1, 2026.

Currently available for feedback is the draft Classification of Violations and Penalties for Real Estate Transaction Tax, proposed by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. The project aims to classify violations and penalties related to the real estate transaction tax, enhance governance, standardize enforcement, and increase clarity and transparency for parties involved in real estate transactions. The consultation period for this project ends on October 3, 2026.

Launching these draft regulations and similar projects through the Istitlaa platform underscores efforts to enhance transparency in the legislative environment, promote a culture of consultation among the public, government agencies, and the private sector, and involve them in shaping business-related regulations.