Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), announced the launch of the Expression of Interest (EOI) phase for the K9 Training Center and Points of Entry (PoEs) project in Saudi Arabia.

The project encompasses the development and management of the National K9 Training Center (NTC) in a central location within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This includes establishing new K9 facilities at King Abdullah Port in King Abdullah Economic City and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, along with expanding the current K9 facilities at Jeddah Islamic Seaport. The project also entails providing maintenance services for these three existing PoEs.

Furthermore, it involves the ongoing operation and maintenance of the NTC, offering K9 training and various related services such as food, equipment, veterinary care, and accommodation. K9 services will be extended to 34 PoEs across the Kingdom, comprising 26 existing ports and an additional eight expected to commence operations by 2030.

The deadline to submit EOI is May 06, 2024.