Energy Ministry conducts over 10,700 inspections in August 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry carried out 10,746 inspections in August 2026, uncovering 847 violations related to petroleum, petrochemicals, and gas distribution.
In August 2026, the Ministry of Industry in Saudi Arabia conducted a substantial number of factory inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and maintain fair competition in the industrial sector. The Agency for Industrial Services and Compliance, operating under the Ministry, carried out 1,597 field visits across 536 factories in Makkah, 405 in the Eastern Province, and 396 in Riyadh.
Additional inspections were performed in Qassim (74), Madinah (68), Jazan (29), Tabuk (27), Najran (21), Al-Jouf (19), Asir (17), Hail (3), and the Northern Borders region (2). The inspections aimed to monitor compliance with industrial requirements, enforce penalties on violators, and strengthen governance. The Ministry affirmed its commitment to continue regular inspections to guarantee high-quality products and proper adherence to specified standards.
Industrial establishments are mandated to obtain various licenses, including environmental permits and licenses for specific industries like food and pharmaceuticals, which require approval from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority and quality conformity certificates from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization.
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