RIYADH: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has launched the “Basta Khair Saudi Arabia 2026” initiative.
Now in its second year, the scheme aims to support, develop, and empower street vendors by regulating their activities, providing approved sales locations, enhancing quality of practice and improving visitor experience.
In line with the ministry’s objectives to enhance the urban landscape and quality of life in cities across the Kingdom it will begin with five locations in each municipality and target up to 350 sales outlets per area, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
At least two sites in each municipality will be placed under a sustainability track to ensure operations continue beyond Ramadan, helping the initiative transition from a seasonal effort into a structured, scalable and sustainable model.
The ministry said the scheme enhanced the image of licensed stalls as an organized model that reflects cities’ identities and improves the urban scene overall.
