Anti-commercial concealment program conducts 5,161 inspections in August
Saudi Arabia’s National Anti-Commercial Concealment Program carried out over 5,000 inspections across the Kingdom in August 2026, detecting 239 suspected violations.
In August, the Rafha Municipality conducted a total of 668 inspection tours, resulting in the closure of 11 businesses and the identification of 32 violations. The Northern Borders Municipality reported that the inspections encompassed 424 visits to public markets and commercial establishments, alongside 244 building inspections.
As a consequence of these inspections, the municipality issued 33 warnings and closed 146 service reports received through official channels. In addition to enforcement actions, municipal teams were actively involved in maintaining cleanliness and environmental standards. They successfully removed over 11,280 cubic meters of demolition and construction waste, collected 4,338 tons of household waste, and preserved more than 67,800 square meters of green spaces and public parks.
During the same period, the municipality also granted 62 licenses and issued 84 health certificates. The Rafha Municipality has vowed to continue its field inspection tours to enforce municipal regulations and improve the overall quality of life and services provided to citizens and residents in the governorate.
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