The newspaper obtained a copy of the draft resolution, which prohibits engaging in any postal activity without a license from the ministry. This includes parcels, postal items, and any related postal service. The draft indicates that the confidentiality of postal items is legally safeguarded. Disclosure or viewing of these items by the licensee or any other individual is prohibited, except in certain legal instances.

Those whose applications are rejected may appeal to the ministry under applicable procedures in the country. The ministry stated that the license term is one calendar year from the date of issuance. Licensees may apply for renewal by submitting a written request to the ministry no less than 30 days before the license expiration date, provided that the licensee submits financial statements. In a related development, the ministry on Wednesday announced the launch of a public consultation campaign regarding the draft resolution. The campaign will last for two weeks to engage various stakeholders in developing new regulatory frameworks that will enhance the development of the postal sector and improve the efficiency and quality of its services.

In a press statement, the ministry disclosed that this initiative is part of its efforts to update legislation in line with international best practices by involving the private sector and the community in formulating public policies, achieving transparency, and establishing the principle of participation in decision-making. It added that the draft resolution has been published on its official website, and citizens, residents, company representatives, investors, and professionals in the postal sector can submit their opinions and comments through the public consultation form available via the direct link on the website. The participation link can also be accessed through the ministry’s social media accounts, where a special QR code has been allocated to facilitate access to the campaign page. The statement also quoted acting Undersecretary of the ministry Mishaal Al-Zaid as saying that “the campaign is an opportunity to unify efforts toward developing a modern and effective postal environment that serves all segments of society and enhances competitiveness in the market.”

He called on those interested to participate actively, as every opinion contributes to the issuance of legislation that reflects the needs of the sector and contributes to regulating it in a way that serves public interest. He added, “The ministry is proceeding steadily toward modernizing the regulatory and legislative structure of the postal sector in line with market developments and modern technology.” He emphasized that the involvement of stakeholders in this project reflects the ministry’s commitment to developing postal services, facilitating procedures, and enhancing the business environment to support the national economy and align with the efforts of the State toward smart institutional transformation.