Saudi Arabia SSIC Section R: Arts, entertainment and recreation

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Section | Official Code: R

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code R designates Arts, entertainment and recreation (الفنون والترفيه والتسلية) 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).

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.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`R`
Official Title (EN)	Arts, entertainment and recreation
Official Title (AR)	الفنون والترفيه والتسلية
Classification Level	Section
Section Category	Section R — Arts, entertainment and recreation
Parent Entity Code	Top-level Root Entity
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Divisions in Section R (3)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`90`	Arts, entertainment activities and recreation	الأنشطة الإبداعية والفنون وأنشطة الترفيه	View Code 90 →
`91`	Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities	أنشطة المكتبات والمحفوظات والمتاحف والأنشطة الثقافية الأخرى	View Code 91 →
`93`	Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities	الأنشطة الرياضية وأنشطة التسلية والترفيه	View Code 93 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Section R (33 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Section R for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`900011`	Management of art and entertainment talents	إدارة وتطوير المواهب الفنية والترفيهية	View Activity 900011 →
`900012`	Orchestra musicians and musical bands	فنانين الاوركسترا والفرق الموسيقية	View Activity 900012 →
`900013`	Activities of culture sector artists	أنشطة الفنانين الثقافيين	View Activity 900013 →
`900014`	Production of live theatrical performance shows, and performing arts shows	نشاط الإنتاج في قطاع المسرح والفنون الأدائية	View Activity 900014 →
`900031`	Visual arts activities	أنشطة الفنون البصرية	View Activity 900031 →
`900040`	Theater and Performing Arts Activities	أنشطة المسرح والفنون الأدائية	View Activity 900040 →
`900050`	Activities of independent journalists and editors	أنشطة الصحفيين والمحررين المستقلين	View Activity 900050 →
`910100`	Library and archives activities	أنشطة المكتبات والمحفوظات	View Activity 910100 →
`910201`	Museums	المتاحف	View Activity 910201 →
`910302`	zoological gardens	حدائق الحيوان	View Activity 910302 →
`910303`	Natural protected area	المحميات الطبيعية	View Activity 910303 →
`931211`	sports clubs	الأندية الرياضية	View Activity 931211 →
`931212`	Bowling alleys	صالات البولنغ	View Activity 931212 →
`931213`	Golf courses	ميادين الجولف	View Activity 931213 →
`931216`	shooting clubs	أندية الرماية	View Activity 931216 →
`931217`	swimming clubs	الأندية البحرية	View Activity 931217 →
`931221`	Men’s sports halls and centers	الصالات والمراكز الرياضية الرجالية	View Activity 931221 →
`931222`	Women’s sports halls and centers	الصالات والمراكز الرياضية النسائية	View Activity 931222 →
`931231`	Aviation clubs	أندية الطيران	View Activity 931231 →
`931233`	Archery of sport	رياضة السهام	View Activity 931233 →
`931234`	Diving Centers	مراكز الغوص	View Activity 931234 →
`931902`	activities of individual own-account (sportsmen and athletes, referees, judges etc.)	الأفراد والعاملين لحسابهم في المجالات الرياضية ، يشمل ( اللاعبين والرياضيين والمحكمين الرياضيين … الخ )	View Activity 931902 →
`931903`	activities of sports leagues and regulating bodies	الاتحادات الرياضية والهيئات التنظيمية	View Activity 931903 →
`931907`	Equestrian fields including stables and horse stalls	ميادين الفروسية وتشمل اسطبلات ومرابط الخيول	View Activity 931907 →
`931908`	Sports club member organizations	مؤسسات أعضاء الأندية الرياضية	View Activity 931908 →
`932101`	Amusement parks	مدن ترفيهية	View Activity 932101 →
`932103`	Entertainment Centers	مراكز الترفيه	View Activity 932103 →
`932912`	operation of recreational transport facilities, e.g. marinas	تشغيل وسائل النقل المعدة للتنزه (كنوادي اليخوت)	View Activity 932912 →
`932914`	renting of leisure and pleasure equipment as an integral part of recreational facilities	تأجير المعدات الخاصة بالراحة والبهجة المكملة لتسهيلات الاستجمام	View Activity 932914 →
`932918`	Entertainment events organization	تنظيم الفعاليات الترفيهية	View Activity 932918 →
`932921`	Skydiving	القفز المظلي	View Activity 932921 →
`932931`	Entertainment events and facilities inspection activities	أنشطة تفتيش الفعاليات والمرافق الترفيهية	View Activity 932931 →
`932933`	Operation of entertainment events facilities	تشغيل مرافق الفعاليات الترفيهية	View Activity 932933 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Section R

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Boxing Gym	مؤسسات أعضاء الأندية الرياضية	`931908`	Personal Services	Setup Guide →
Gym	نادي رياضي وصالة لياقة بدنية	`931908`	Personal Services	Setup Guide →
Muay Thai boxing gym	مؤسسات أعضاء الأندية الرياضية	`931908`	Personal Services	Setup Guide →
Rock climbing gym	مؤسسات أعضاء الأندية الرياضية	`931908`	Personal Services	Setup Guide →
Spa and health club	مؤسسات أعضاء الأندية الرياضية	`931908`	Healthcare	Setup Guide →

Browse All Economic Sections (A–S) in Saudi Arabia

Section	Sector Title (EN)	Sector Title (AR)	Explore
Section A	Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing	الزراعة والحراجة وصيد الأسماك	View Section A →
Section B	Mining and quarrying	التعدين واستغلال المحاجر	View Section B →
Section C	Manufacturing	الصناعة التحويلية	View Section C →
Section D	Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	إمدادات الكهرباء والغاز والبخار وتكييف الهواء	View Section D →
Section E	Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	إمدادات المياه وأنشطة الصرف الصحي وإدارة النفايات ومعالجتها	View Section E →
Section F	Construction	التشييد	View Section F →
Section G	Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	تجارة الجملة والتجزئة وإصلاح المركبات ذات المحركات والدرجات النارية	View Section G →
Section H	Transportation and storage	النقل والتخزين	View Section H →
Section I	Accommodation and food service activities	أنشطة خدمات الاقامة والطعام	View Section I →
Section J	Information and Communication	المعلومات والاتصالات	View Section J →
Section K	Financial and insurance activities	لأنشطة المالية وأنشطة التأمين	View Section K →
Section L	Real estate activities	الأنشطة العقارية	View Section L →
Section M	Professional, scientific and technical activities	الأنشطة المهنية والعلمية والتقنية	View Section M →
Section N	Administrative and support service activities	الخدمات الإدارية وخدمات الدعم	View Section N →
Section O	Public administration and defense; compulsory social security	الإدارة العامة والدفاع , الضمان الاجتماعي الالزامي	View Section O →
Section P	Education	التعليم	View Section P →
Section Q	Human health and social work activities	أنشطة صحة الانسان والعمل الاجتماعي	View Section Q →
Section R (Current)	Arts, entertainment and recreation	الفنون والترفيه والتسلية	View Section R →
Section S	Other service activities	أنشطة الخدمات الأخرى	View Section S →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code R cover?

SSIC R covers Arts, entertainment and recreation (الفنون والترفيه والتسلية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC R?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and respective sectoral regulators.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code R?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC R affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.