The National Competitiveness Center's Public Consultation Platform, Istitlaa, has put forward 13 projects related to economic and development affairs. In cooperation with 9 government bodies, the NCC invites the general public, government entities, and the private sector to express their views and feedback on projects prior to their approval.
Key projects presented on the platform include a project titled 'Health, Technical, and Safety Requirements for Individuals' Collective Housing,' developed by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. The project aims to regulate the process of establishing and operating collective housing for individuals. The public can provide feedback on this project through the Istitlaa platform until July 16, 2025.
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture is seeking public feedback on a new regulatory framework titled 'Procedure Guide for Veterinary and Agricultural Quarantine.' The project aims to regulate activities and procedures for agricultural and veterinary quarantine, complete of the provisions of the executive regulations of the agricultural system, and issue the procedure guide for agricultural and veterinary quarantine. Public consultation on this project will remain open until July 16, 2025.
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is inviting public feedback on a new project titled 'Special requirements for Quartz Mineral: Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂).' The project aims to ensure the optimal utilization of quartz, given its status as a mineral of strategic importance in advanced industries. Feedback on this project will be accepted until July 16, 2025.
The introduction of draft regulations, by-laws, and similar projects through the Istitlaa platform serves as an affirmation of enhanced transparency in the legislative environment. Likewise, Istitlaa fosters a culture of public participation by enabling citizens, government agencies, and the private sector to contribute their insights and feedback on proposed regulations related to the business environment.