New Chairman Named for Local Content Authority

A royal order issued on 13 August 2026 named Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), in the latest reshaping of the body's leadership.

Under the same order, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef was relieved of his role as Chairman of the LCGPA board. The order directed that the decision be communicated to the relevant entities for adoption and implementation.

its board is formed by a chairman appointed through a royal order, alongside at least five government representatives, three specialists from related fields, and the Chief Executive Officer as a member. Board members serve renewable three-year terms. Abdulrahman Al-Samari currently serves as CEO of the authority.

Why it matters

The LCGPA sets and enforces the rules that govern how much locally produced content must be included in government purchasing. In February 2026, the authority introduced and raised minimum local content percentage requirements for products on the Mandatory List used in government procurement, to be applied in phases over time.

These requirements apply to purchases made by government entities and are enforced through the authority's oversight of public tenders, which are largely managed through the national procurement channel. For local suppliers, manufacturers and small businesses, the policies shape opportunities to compete for government contracts and support the wider push to grow domestic industry under the Kingdom's economic goals.

The retrieved official texts tied to this August 2026 restructuring focus on the leadership change and do not state any new fees, prices or validity periods linked to the decision.

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