Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 522322
SSIC code 522322 designates ground management and supervision services at airports (خدمات الإدارة الأرضية والاشراف الأرضي في المطارات) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Detailed Description: Licensing of competent entities to carry out administrative and supervisory activities of ground services, including coordination and representation with local authorities, aircraft loading management, correspondence and communications related to ground services.
It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.
| Parameter | Official Value |
|---|---|
| Saudi SSIC Code | 522322 |
| Official Title (EN) | ground management and supervision services at airports |
| Official Title (AR) | خدمات الإدارة الأرضية والاشراف الأرضي في المطارات |
| Classification Level | Activity |
| Section Category | Section H — Transportation and storage |
| Parent Entity Code | 5223 — Service activities incidental to air transportation |
| Supervisory Authority | General Authority of Civil Aviation |
| Licensing Entity | General Authority of Civil Aviation |
| Standard Custodian | General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) |
| Edition / Version | SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition |
| Code | Title (EN) | Title (AR) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
522311 | Airport activities | أنشطة المطارات | View Code 522311 → |
522312 | Air navigation guidance | الملاحة والارشاد الجوي | View Code 522312 → |
522313 | Passenger Boarding Bridge PBB operation and maintenance | تشغيل وصيانة جسور الاركاب | View Code 522313 → |
522314 | Firefighting and fire-prevention services at airports | أنشطة مكافحة الحرائق في المطارات | View Code 522314 → |
522321 | Passengers handling activities at airports | أنشطة التعامل مع الركاب في المطارات | View Code 522321 → |
522323 | surface transport | النقل السطحي | View Code 522323 → |
522324 | Grounder Service Provider | مقدمي خدمات المناولة الأرضية | View Code 522324 → |
522325 | Aviation procedure services | خدمات اجراءات الطيران | View Code 522325 → |
| Assessment Factor | Verification Status | Regulatory Source / Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Official GASTAT Registry | ✅ Verified | Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release |
| ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk | ✅ Aligned | Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping |
| Commercial Registration (CR) Active | ✅ Eligible | Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal |
| MISA Foreign Investment Path | ✅ Permitted | 100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria |
| 5-Tier Structural Hierarchy | ✅ Complete | Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity |
| Overall Regulatory Readiness Score | 🟢 10 / 10 | Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup |
SSIC 522322 covers ground management and supervision services at airports (خدمات الإدارة الأرضية والاشراف الأرضي في المطارات) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.
Activities under this code fall under the supervision of General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.
MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.
Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.
Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)
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