Saudi Arabia unveils plan to allow 12 commercial activities in public parks (opens original article in a new tab)

Saudi Arabia plans to permit commercial activities in public parks according to their size, aiming to boost economic activities and improve quality of life.

• Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing plans to allow commercial activities in public parks based on park size.
• Parks over 5,000 square meters may include gyms, sports centers, and entertainment facilities, while smaller parks permit retail and food services.
• Commercial activities require compliance with licensing procedures, building restrictions, and traffic studies for larger parks.