An initiative to support the local economy and enhance quality of life
Coinciding with the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, the Baha Municipality announced the launch of the second season of its pioneering community initiative, “Basta Khair” (Good Deeds Market), for the year 1445 AH. This step comes as part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurs and empower productive families and street vendors by providing fully organized and equipped sites. These sites aim to enhance the quality of life and keep pace with the economic and social activity witnessed in the region during the holy month.
Background of the initiative and its developmental dimensions
The “Basta Khair” initiative falls within a broader context aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on developing the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector and diversifying income sources. Support programs for productive families are a cornerstone of this approach, contributing to transforming the latent potential of community members into productive economic projects. The initiative provides a vital platform for these vendors to showcase their products in a structured and safe working environment, thus formalizing their activities and effectively integrating them into the local economic cycle.
The goals and expected impact of the “Basta Khair” initiative
The initiative primarily aims to organize designated areas for displaying and selling Ramadan products, including traditional foods, handicrafts, and other goods that see increased demand during Ramadan. Through this, the Secretariat seeks to achieve several strategic objectives, most notably:
- Enhancing compliance: Ensuring that vendors adhere to municipal and health requirements, thereby raising the level of safety and quality of products offered to consumers.
- Stimulating the local economy: Revitalizing commercial activity in the region by creating temporary and organized sales outlets that support small national projects.
- Empowering entrepreneurs: Providing a suitable marketing environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping them to grow and expand.
- Improving the urban landscape: Eliminating the phenomenon of random selling and organizing the places of street vendors in a civilized manner that reflects the spirituality of the holy month.
The success of this initiative is not limited to the direct economic impact, but extends to include strengthening the spirit of solidarity and giving that characterizes the month of Ramadan, as these stalls become community meeting points that reflect the region’s culture and authentic heritage.
Invitation to participate in the season of goodness
The Baha Municipality confirmed that the initiative represents a valuable opportunity and a supportive platform to enable entrepreneurs to actively participate in the Ramadan season through fully equipped locations. The municipality has made online registration available for those wishing to benefit from this opportunity. It invited all interested entrepreneurs and home-based businesses to register and reserve their locations to contribute to the success of this season and take advantage of the available opportunities to support their projects and achieve local development goals in the region.
