Al Arab, 8 June 2025: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released regulations for obtaining land to establish recycling factories in Al-Afja, following the announcement of investment opportunities for private sector waste recycling projects.

Applications will be open until 21 August 2025, covering recycling industries such as wood, paper, plastic, glass, animal waste, textiles, food waste, electronic waste, and waste sorting.

Interested investors are encouraged to review the land allocation requirements for recycling activities. The new requirements included completing a form for licensing in the Al-Afja recycling industries area and submitting necessary documents, such as preliminary approval for an industrial project, a valid commercial registration, and a feasibility study.

The feasibility study must detail technical, environmental, and economic analyses, including factory plans, raw material sources, production capacity, environmental impact assessments, market evaluations, and agreements with suppliers. Previous experience in recycling industries will also be considered.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality, has facilitated applications through the One-Stop-Shop platform, connecting investors with 18 government entities. This digital system allows for electronic submission, modification, signing, and payment of fees globally, streamlining the process of obtaining necessary permits and licenses.

The initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce time and costs for investors, and support comprehensive company establishment services. Investors can obtain all required licenses to commence business activities, with immediate approval upon completing application procedures. The service includes commercial name reservation, commercial registration issuance, and obtaining various licenses based on selected business activities.

For factory establishment, investors begin with commercial registration, followed by preliminary project approvals, land allocation, environmental permits, and industrial license issuance, enabling factory setup and industrial registration.

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