User Guide
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Welcome!
Welcome to ‘NAFES’, a unique platform launched by the Ministry of Sport, as part of the ‘Quality of Life’ program and under the umbrella of Vision 2030. Designed to welcome the private sector into the Saudi Sport, ‘NAFES’ offers a world class platform to issue licenses for private sport clubs, sport academies and sport centers. The platform aims to elevate the performance level of the athletes, grow the sport economy, and increase the contribution of sport to the GDP.
Our Goals
1
Encouraging private sector investment in Saudi sport and offering an unmatched opportunity for local and foreign investors to establish and develop their own sports clubs, academies, and centers.
2
Developing and growing the sport sector and its economic revenues, and effectively contributing to the Vision 2030 goals which are aimed at economic diversification.
3
Increasing the number of sports clubs and academies to help elevate the overall sporting level and enhance the quality of competition, thus contributing to the performance development of Saudi athletes.
Investor Journey – Private Club Licensing
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Investor Journey – Private Academy Licensing
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Investor Journey – Private Center Licensing
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* The following federations require approval: Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, Climbing Federation, and the Paintball federation
The National Classification for the Economic Activities (ISIC4)
ACTIVITY NAME |
ACTIVITY CODE |
Sports clubs |
931211 |
Sports academies |
854101 |
Men's sports halls and centers |
931221 |
Women's sports halls and centers |
931222 |
Swimming clubs |
931217 |
For steps required to acquire a sports club license, click here
For steps required to acquire a sports academy license, click here
For steps required to acquire a sports center license, click here
For steps required to acquire a federation membership, click here