Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Heads Local Content Authority

A royal order issued on 13 August 2026 appointed Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), succeeding Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, who was relieved of the position.

The appointment takes effect from the date of the royal order in August 2026. It is a board chairmanship granted by royal order and remains separate from Prince Abdulaziz's continuing role as Minister of Energy.

The LCGPA is a Saudi government entity headquartered in Riyadh. It is responsible for the policies, regulations, and oversight that govern local content requirements and government procurement, with a mandate to strengthen local content and maximize the benefits derived from government spending.

What it means for residents and businesses

As of mid-August 2026, the change concerns governance and leadership at the board level rather than any end-user services. No new fees, validity periods, or portal procedures have been linked to the appointment. Existing local content and procurement frameworks continue to operate as before under the new chairman.

The Authority plays a central role in directing public spending toward domestic suppliers, products, and services—an approach aligned with wider national goals to grow the local economy and expand opportunities for companies operating in the Kingdom. Businesses that engage with government tenders and local content requirements can expect current rules and channels to remain in place while the new chairmanship settles in.

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