NAFES User Guide: Saudi Sports Ministry Licensing Program for Private Clubs, Academies, Gyms & Sports Centers

About this manual

This document is the NAFES User Guide for the Saudi Ministry of Sport's licensing program for private clubs, private academies, and gyms and sports centers. It describes the program's goals, vision, mission, and values, along with business partners, governance requirements, and the investor journey.

It provides road maps for obtaining private club and private academy licenses, including commercial registration, Shomoos registration, NAFES registration, municipal licensing, and federation membership. It also covers foreign investment licensing, monitoring and inspection, federation operations, technical support through the Sotak platform, privacy and confidentiality, and frequently asked questions.

What's inside

• Introduction (Goals, Vision, Mission, Values)
• Business Partners
• Governance
• Investor Journey
• Technical Support and ‘Sotak’ Platform
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• FAQs
• Contact us
• Requesting a Commercial Registration
• Monitoring and Inspection

Frequently asked questions

Is athletes’ insurance mandatory for academies, clubs and halls?

No, it is not mandatory. The investor can provide insurance to protect the athletes if they wish.

How long does commercial registration take?

1 day

How long does registration in the Shomoos platform take?

1 day

How long does it take to obtain a Ministry of Sport license?

1 day