As part of its early preparations for the holy month of Ramadan and the organization of seasonal activities that characterize Jeddah, the Jeddah Municipality has announced the opening of applications for Ramadan stall permits for the year 1447 AH. The municipality has set the 10th of Ramadan as the deadline for receiving applications through its digital services portal, "Baladi Platform," a step aimed at streamlining procedures for applicants and ensuring fairness and transparency in the allocation of stalls.
Cultural heritage with a modern organizational flavor
The Ramadan stalls in Jeddah hold a special significance that transcends their status as mere temporary commercial activity; they represent an integral part of the city's cultural and social heritage. Ramadan nights in Jeddah have long been associated with the proliferation of these stalls, offering popular local dishes such as "balila" (chickpea stew), "kibda" (liver), and Hijazi sweets, creating a festive atmosphere that attracts visitors and tourists from all over. This year, the municipality's measures aim to strengthen this heritage by regulating the stalls to ensure the preservation of the city's civilized appearance and the application of the highest public health and safety standards, particularly regarding the safety of the food offered.
Digital transformation and streamlining procedures
The municipality explained that the digital system for seasonal permits via the "Baladi" platform represents a qualitative leap in municipal services, as it allows those wishing to conduct business to complete all procedures electronically without needing to visit municipal offices. These procedures include:
- Browse geographically available locations via interactive maps.
- Reviewing the technical and health requirements specific to each activity.
- Booking the site and paying the required fees electronically.
- Print the permit immediately after approval.
This transformation is in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of automating government services and improving the beneficiaries’ experience, thus saving time and effort for vendors and productive families wishing to invest in the season.
Supporting the local economy and productive families
The Ramadan season presents a golden opportunity to boost the economy of small businesses and home-based producers. These permits empower hundreds of young men and women to engage in self-employment within a regulated and safe environment. The municipality confirmed that the permitted activities encompass a variety of goods, including the sale of dates, traditional foods, Ramadan sweets, as well as trinkets, accessories, and traditional clothing. The municipality emphasized the importance of beneficiaries adhering to the designated locations and approved spaces, and complying with the standardized stall designs that reflect Jeddah's architectural identity. It also affirmed that inspection teams will intensify their field visits throughout the holy month to ensure compliance with regulations.
Call for initiative and registration
The Jeddah Municipality called on all those wishing to take advantage of this seasonal investment opportunity to quickly access the "Baladi" platform and issue permits before the deadline of the tenth of Ramadan, to ensure that they reserve their preferred locations and contribute to providing distinguished services befitting the residents and visitors of Jeddah during the blessed month.
