RIYADH: Al-Madinah issued 45,396 commercial registrations in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 7 percent compared to the same period of last year. according to the quarterly economic report issued by the Madinah Chamber.
The report revealed that tourism activities have been among the most prominent activities affected by the pandemic, while transportation, storage, communications and information activities have been less affected.
Restaurant and catering activities have witnessed a steady growth, especially after the decision to lift the restrictions on movement imposed during the pandemic, said the report.
Commercial activities in Khaybar Governorate witnessed a 2.6 percent decline in the number of registrations during March 2021.
