activities of news agencies (including news syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media)
أنشطة وكالات الأنباء ، يشمل أنشطة شركات الأنباء ووكالات الأنباء التي تقدِّم الأخبار والصور والرسائل الإخبارية إلى وسائط الإعلام
Compliance Risk Score
60/100- Verified against GASTAT/Official source
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- Has cross-references to other systems
- GOSI registration status verified
📌 Description
SSIC 639100: activities of news agencies (including news syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media). Supe...
📖 Description
Includes The Saudi Press Agency
Supervisory entity: Ministry of Media
Licensing entity: Ministry of Media
Occupations Related to this Activity
When to use this code
Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration
Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa
Permits from supervisory authorities
National reporting — GASTAT
FAQ
What is SSIC code 639100?
SSIC code 639100 corresponds to 'activities of news agencies (including news syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media)' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a activity-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.
When should I use SSIC 639100?
Use SSIC code 639100 when your main business activity is 'activities of news agencies (including news syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media)'. You will need it for: company registration at the Ministry of Commerce, Nitaqat Saudization compliance, GOSI registration, and statistical reporting.
What Saudization rate applies to SSIC 639100?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 639100. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.
Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.
This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.