Permits & Licenses For Your Events
Workshops
A workshop is an interactive training session, professional development meeting, or collaborative learning experience where participants actively engage with a specific topic, skill, challenge, or business objective. These events are commonly held in hotels, conference centers, dedicated training venues, or corporate meeting spaces across Saudi Arabia.
At BGC Arabia, we offer end-to-end support for planning and executing successful workshops in Saudi Arabia. Our experienced team takes full responsibility for securing all required SCEGA permits for workshops, event licenses in KSA, and any additional regulatory approvals — quickly, correctly, and in complete compliance with Saudi regulations.
This means you can concentrate on delivering high-impact training, meaningful discussions, team-building activities, or strategic workshops, while we professionally manage the entire permit and licensing process for you.
Training
A certified training session is a structured, high-value educational program delivered by an accredited institution or recognized training provider. These sessions are typically conducted in professional venues such as dedicated training centers, hotels, conference halls, or corporate meeting facilities.
The primary objective is to provide participants with specialized knowledge, practical skills, and recognized competencies in a specific field. Upon successful completion, attendees receive an official certificate that validates their participation and newly acquired qualifications — making these programs highly valued for professional development, corporate upskilling, career advancement, and regulatory/industry compliance.
At BGC Arabia, we specialize in the complete organization of certified training sessions across Saudi Arabia — from venue selection and logistics to full regulatory compliance.
Our experienced team handles the entire SCEGA permit process for certified training and secures all required event licenses and approvals in KSA, so your training program can run smoothly and legally in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, or any other city in the Kingdom.
Meeting
A meeting is a formal gathering of professionals, executives, board members, association members, or project teams, typically organized by a company, institution, government entity, or professional association. These events are often held in off-site venues such as hotels, conference centers, dedicated meeting rooms, or business facilities, and can range from half-day sessions to multi-day strategic or planning meetings usally takes three working days.
Meetings serve many purposes: strategic decision-making, annual general meetings (AGMs), board meetings, shareholder meetings, departmental alignment sessions, business reviews, association assemblies, planning workshops, or high-level stakeholder discussions.
In Saudi Arabia, most off-site or publicly hosted meetings of this nature require proper regulatory approval — most importantly, the appropriate SCEGA permit for meetings.
At BGC Arabia, we provide complete, end-to-end support for organizing professional meetings and corporate gatherings across Saudi Arabia. Our experienced team manages the full SCEGA permit application process for meetings, secures all required event licenses and approvals in KSA, and ensures 100% regulatory compliance — so your meeting can proceed smoothly, professionally, and without legal delays.
We strongly recommend starting the pre-application phase at least 7 – 10 working days before your planned event date. The full process can take 4-8 weeks, depending on the need for multi-authority approvals (like Civil Defense or GEA).
The most common mistake is underestimating the cost of premium AV/technical infrastructure and not budgeting for an adequate contingency fund to cover permit fees or last-minute regulatory requirements.
Yes. We have dedicated, on-ground teams and a vetted network of local vendors in both Riyadh and Jeddah, allowing us to manage and execute seamless multi-city or geographically specific events for our corporate clients.
The permit is mandatory for most B2B events, including conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, public-facing seminars, and large corporate gatherings (with a fee or sponsorship). It’s always safer to check with an expert.