Al-Baha Municipality conducts over 35,000 inspections in H1 2026
Al-Baha Municipality intensified field inspections, carrying out more than 35,000 visits to markets and health facilities in the first half of 2026.
The Al-Baha Municipality conducted an extensive inspection campaign in the first half of 2026, inspecting over 35,000 locations, including markets and health facilities. This effort was spearheaded by the General Directorate of Markets and Inspection, as part of the municipality's commitment to ensuring compliance and upholding municipal standards.
During this period, the municipality performed 35,105 inspections, which comprised 19,361 health inspections and 15,744 market inspections. Additionally, there were 241 visits to group housing facilities. As a result of these inspections, the municipality closed 123 establishments and issued 1,971 warnings to those found in violation of municipal regulations.
The municipality also received 549 reports through the 940 hotline, where they recorded 1,749 cases related to street vendors. Furthermore, they confiscated goods weighing a total of 736 kilograms.
Joint committees contributed to the inspection efforts, participating in 106 activities throughout the first half of 2026. The municipality reaffirmed their dedication to ongoing field inspections of markets and facilities to bolster compliance with municipal and health requirements, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of services provided to the community.
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