Legislation & Regulations

“Municipalities and Housing” confirms that municipal licenses are mandatory and warns of penalties for violators

Reading time: 2 Minutesأكّدت وزارةُ البلديات والإسكان إلزاميةَ إصدارِ التراخيص البلدية قبل مزاولة أي نشاطٍ تجاري أو إنشائي داخل المدن، مشددةً على أن ممارسة أي نشاط دون ترخيصٍ ... Read more

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing emphasizes the necessity of municipal licenses and calls for compliance to avoid penalties and fines.

06/11/2025

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
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