The Municipality of the Holy Capital has announced a call for property owners and owners of commercial and industrial activities in Makkah to correct the status of their properties and update ownership data electronically through Baladi platform This step comes within the real estate identity registration system that aims to enhance compliance with municipal regulations and organize the urban landscape in the city.

Covered Activities and Properties

The decision includes a range of licenses and permits, most notably:

• Building and building construction licenses.
• Licenses to operate workshops and warehouses.
• Licenses for carpentry, blacksmithing, aluminum and fabrication factories.
• Land fencing licenses.

Correction steps via the platform

<The Municipality explained that all procedures will be fully digitized, through simplified steps on the Baladi platform without the need to visit offices. In the absence of a building license, the owner must apply to demolish the building or correct its status in line with the regulations. Unlicensed commercial or industrial establishments are also required to urgently apply to regularize their status and update their data in accordance with the municipal requirements.

Strict measures for violators

<The Municipality has warned that it will apply strict measures against violators, including the closure and removal of unlicensed activities and facilities that operate outside the designated urban area, such as some workshops, warehouses, galleries, and blacksmith and carpentry laboratories. This comes in order to preserve public health and implement the approved development plans. This step seeks to regulate land uses in line with the official plans, improve compliance with regulations, provide a safer and healthier urban environment, and speed up the completion of applications through modern digital solutions.

The Municipality of the Holy Capital has reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and implementing the approved development plans. The Municipality of the Holy Capital reiterated its call to owners and investors to quickly take advantage of this opportunity through the “Baladi” platform to correct their situation and avoid violations, ensuring that their activities continue legally in support of sustainable urban development in Makkah.