Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform · Press Release · Locations Where the Activity of "Mobile Trader" Is Not Permitted · 2026
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The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has identified 9 locations where the "Mobile Trader" activity is not permitted, as part of updated requirements for the activity that account for public safety, preserve traffic flow, and protect the use of public facilities.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform (BALADY)
- Scope
- Field requirements specifying where the "Mobile Trader" activity is prohibited
What it requires
| Who | Obligation |
|---|---|
| "Mobile Trader" activity practitioners | Refrain from carrying out the activity at the 9 identified locations: road intersections, road medians, parking spaces for persons with disabilities, entrances and exits of main roads, locations adjacent to traffic lights, public vehicle waiting areas, bicycle lanes, roads with high traffic density, and locations designated for police, traffic, civil defense, and ambulance services. |
| Municipalities and secretariats (Amanat) | Follow up on enforcing the requirements related to the "Mobile Trader" activity at the identified locations, as part of municipal oversight work. |
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Which authority defined the prohibited locations for the "Mobile Trader" activity?
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing defined the locations where the "Mobile Trader" activity is not permitted, according to the Ministry's official spokesperson, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rasasmah, as part of updated requirements for the activity that account for public safety, preserve traffic flow, and protect the use of public facilities.
Which locations is the "Mobile Trader" activity prohibited in?
The prohibited locations include: road intersections, road medians, parking spaces for persons with disabilities, entrances and exits of main roads, locations adjacent to traffic lights, public vehicle waiting areas, bicycle lanes, and roads with high traffic density, in addition to locations designated for police, traffic, civil defense, and ambulance services. In total, the requirements identify 9 locations.
Why are these locations excluded from the activity?
Identifying these locations is meant to protect the safety of road users and pedestrians, avoid obstructing movement or affecting the designated purpose of the locations and public facilities, and reinforce compliance with the municipal requirements governing the activity. The updated requirements regulate the spatial, operational, and technical aspects of the activity, and set requirements related to the activity's locations, sales outlets, and mobile carts.
How can violations of the "Mobile Trader" requirements be reported?
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing called for reporting observations and municipal violations related to the activity through the unified number 940, or through the "Balady" (BALADY) application, to help speed up handling them and preserve the safety of roads and public facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Did the "Mobile Trader" activity previously go by a different name?
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing had earlier adopted the name "Mobile Trader" in place of "street vendors," as part of the updated package of requirements for organizing the activity.
What is the goal of the updated "Mobile Trader" requirements?
The updated requirements aim to provide a suitable regulatory environment for freelance work, organize commercial activities, reduce random practices, raise compliance levels, and improve the urban environment and cityscape.
Who follows up on enforcing the requirements at the identified locations?
Municipalities and secretariats (Amanat) follow up on enforcing the requirements related to the "Mobile Trader" activity at the identified locations, as part of municipal oversight work.
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Official sources
- Ministry of Municipalities and Housing — Balady
- Balady — Municipal Licensing Platform — Issuing authority — official website
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