The following is a list of businesses prohibited for foreign investments
Industrial Sector
Oil exploration, drilling and production. Except the services related to mining sector listed at ( CPC 5115+883) in International Industrial classification codes.
Manufacturing of military equipment, devices and uniforms.
Manufacturing of civilian explosives.
Service Sector
Catering to military sectors.
Security and detective services.
Real estate investment in Makkah and Madina.
Tourist orientation and guidance services related to Hajj and Umrah.
Recruitment and employment services including local recruitment offices.
Real estate brokerage.
Printing and publishing. Except the following activities:
Pre-printing services internationally classified at ( CPC 88442)
Printing Presses internationally classified at ( CPC 88442)
Drawing and calligraphy internationally classified at ( CPC 87501)
Photography internationally classified at ( CPC 875)
Radio and Television Broadcasting Studios internationally classified at ( CPC 96114)
Foreign Media Offices and Correspondents internationally classified at ( CPC 962)
Promotion and Advertising internationally classified at ( CPC 871)
Public Relations internationally classified at ( CPC 86506)
Publication internationally classified at ( CPC 88442)
Press Services internationally classified at ( CPC 88442)
Production, selling and renting of computer software internationally classifiedat (CPC 88)
Media consultancies and studies internationally classified at ( CPC 853)
Typing and copying internationally classified at ( CPC 87505 + 87904).
Motion picture and video tape distribution services internationally classified at ( CPC 96113).
Commission agents internationally classified at ( CPC 621).
Audiovisual and media services.
Land transportation services, excluding the inter-city passenger transport by trains.
Services provided by midwives, nurses, physical therapy services and quasi-doctoral services internationally classified at ( CPC 93191).
The following is a list of businesses prohibited for foreign investments
Industrial Sector
Service Sector