The Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) is the official body regulating and supervising the contracting sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by Cabinet Decision No. 510 dated 23 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1436 AH (2015) and is headquartered in Riyadh.
The authority leads efforts to regulate and develop the contracting industry, focusing on raising productivity, strengthening quality and safety standards and encouraging innovation, enabling the construction sector and supporting the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.
Key tasks and strategic initiatives:
- Sector regulation and development: setting the approved standards and regulations that improve the working environment and resolving the challenges facing contractors and firms in the field.
- Digital platforms and services: launching innovative electronic platforms such as the Contractor Qualification service and e-contracts to raise transparency and competitiveness.
- Events and investment platforms: organizing major gatherings and specialized conferences, most notably the Future Projects Forum, which brings government bodies together with the private sector to showcase the Kingdom's large investment opportunities.
- Capacity building and localization: stimulating national and international investment in the sector and qualifying Saudi staff to localize engineering and technical skills and professions.
