Municipality: Licensing activities to prevent violations

The municipality emphasized the importance of adhering to its regulations and bylaws governing the licensing of commercial activities to ensure sustainability and protect investments from violations and penalties, which may include financial fines and the closure of business operations. Abdullah Al-Ajmi, Director of the Audit and Service Follow-up Department at the municipality, told KUNA that the municipality recently launched an awareness campaign titled “License Your Activity… Take the Right Steps” aimed at enhancing compliance with municipal regulations and reinforcing a culture of adherence to systems and instructions. Al-Ajmi added that the campaign also seeks to encourage owners of commercial, professional, craft, and industrial activities to obtain and renew the necessary licenses to conduct their businesses properly. He clarified that the campaign covers all types of activities, whether held in commercial, investment, or industrial complexes, which require prior approval from the municipality.