Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform · Press Release · Regulatory Coverage Rate of Food Establishments · 2026
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The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has stepped up its regulatory oversight of food establishments across the Kingdom's regions, through the secretariats and municipalities and in coordination with relevant parties, to strengthen food safety and reduce food-poisoning cases.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform (BALADY)
- Scope
- A press release from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing on the 97% regulatory coverage rate of food establishments reached during the first half of 2026
What it requires
| Who | Obligation |
|---|---|
| Food establishments (restaurants, kitchens, and food-selling shops) | Comply with the health requirements and the laws and regulations governing food activities, as verified during the secretariats' and municipalities' field regulatory rounds |
| Members of the public | Report food establishments not complying with health requirements via the unified number (940) or the Balady platform |
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What did the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announce about food-establishment oversight?
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced that it has stepped up its regulatory oversight of food establishments across the Kingdom's regions, through the secretariats and municipalities and in coordination with relevant parties, to strengthen food safety and reduce food-poisoning cases.
What is the regulatory coverage rate of food establishments during the first half of 2026?
The ministry said the regulatory coverage rate of food establishments reached 97% during the first half of 2026, with the secretariats and municipalities continuing to expand the scope of field visits and increase their frequency in the coming period, to complete regulatory coverage, strengthen compliance with health requirements, and protect consumer health.
What do field regulatory rounds on restaurants, kitchens and food-selling shops cover?
The secretariats and municipalities carry out field regulatory rounds on restaurants, kitchens, and food-selling shops to verify compliance with health requirements and the laws and regulations governing food activities, monitor violations, and take regulatory action against non-compliant establishments.
How does coordination between the secretariats, municipalities and partner entities support food safety?
The ministry noted that continuous coordination between the secretariats, municipalities, and partner entities strengthens the efficiency of the food-safety system and raises the level of readiness and response to observations and violations related to food activities.
How can the public report a non-compliant food establishment?
The ministry called on members of the public to report food establishments not complying with health requirements via the unified number (940) or the Balady platform, affirming that community participation supports field oversight work and helps speed up the detection and handling of observations.
Frequently asked questions
What was the regulatory coverage rate of food establishments during the first half of 2026?
The regulatory coverage rate of food establishments reached 97% during the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.
Which establishments do the secretariats' and municipalities' field regulatory rounds cover?
The field regulatory rounds cover restaurants, kitchens, and food-selling shops, to verify compliance with health requirements and the laws and regulations governing food activities.
What number can be used to report a non-compliant food establishment?
A non-compliant food establishment can be reported via the unified number (940) or through the Balady platform.
What happens to non-compliant food establishments identified during field rounds?
The secretariats and municipalities take regulatory action against food establishments found non-compliant during field regulatory rounds.
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Official sources
- Ministry of Municipalities and Housing — Balady
- Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform — Issuing authority — official website
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