Saudi MOMAH exempts 10 activities from 24-hour operations fees

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) approved updated regulations governing permits for commercial establishments operating around the clock. The new rules exempt 10 specific activities from the 24-hour operations fee, the ministry said in a statement.

The exemption covers a range of services including pharmacies, fuel stations, car repair shops, bakeries, and laundries. Also exempted are hospitals, clinics, and other health-care facilities, along with security and guard services, the ministry said.

The move is part of a broader push to streamline business operations in the kingdom. MOMAH said the updated framework aims to reduce the regulatory burden on essential service providers while maintaining oversight of around-the-clock commercial activity.