Saudi Arabia unveils plan to allow 12 commercial activities in public parks

Saudi Arabia unveils plan to allow 12 commercial activities in public parks

RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing intends to permit a number of commercial activities within public parks overlooking residential streets. Under the new move, permitted activities will be classified according to the size of the park. Parks with an area of 5,000 square meters or more may accommodate gyms and sports centers for men and women, entertainment centers, childcare facilities, non-residential senior citizen center…