The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 43681 dated 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [19 November 2025], which includes Minister of Justice Telegram 439392362 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [7 October 2021], regarding the draft Enforcement Law,
after perusal of the mentioned draft law,
after perusal of Royal Order 69377 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [6 June 2022],
after perusal of the Enforcement Law issued by Royal Decree D/53 dated 13 Sha’ban 1443 [16 March 2022],
after perusal of the Law of Sharia Pleadings issued by Royal Decree D/1 dated 22 Muharram 1435 [25 November 2013],
after perusal of Royal Decree D/158 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020],
after perusal of the Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021],
after perusal of Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021],
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 235 dated 16 Ramadan 1427 [9 October 2006],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 984 dated 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 [5 December 2021], Memo 3222 dated 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [21 May 2023], Memo 612 dated 22 Safar 1445 [7 September 2023], Memo 1376 dated 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [5 November 2023], Memo 2338 dated 27 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [9 January 2024], Memo 3744 dated 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024], Memo 2980 dated 2 Ramadan 1446 [2 March 2025], Memo 3583 dated 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [29 April 2025], Memo 2275 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [11 December 2025], and Memo 2535 dated 16 Rajab 1447 [5 January 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 2-3/47/R dated 27 Safar 1447 [21 August 2025],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 11-32/47/I dated 10 Sha’ban 1447 [29 January 2026],
after considering Shura Council Decision 105/9 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [10 November 2025],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10262 dated 22 Ramadan 1447 [11 March 2026],
hereby decides
First
The Enforcement Law is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
All judgments, orders, and decisions issued prior to the entry into force of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—are deemed valid, in accordance with the applicable provisions prior to its entry into force.
Third
The provisions of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—do not apply to enforcement dispute cases in respect of which final judgments were issued prior to its entry into force.
Fourth
The enforcement courts shall enforce any decisions or orders of committees with quasi-judicial mandates, in accordance with the Enforcement Law referred to in clause First of this decision.
Fifth
As an exception to the provisions of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—bills of exchange and promissory notes issued prior to its entry into force and that meet the legal requirements—with the exception of the requirement for registration on national electronic platforms—are deemed enforcement documents for a period of one year after its entry into force.
Sixth
The provisions on precautionary seizure contained in the articles of part 2 of the Enforcement Law issued by Royal Decree D/53 dated 13 Sha’ban 1433 [3 July 2012] continue to apply until the procedures for transferring the judgments contained in those articles to the Law of Sharia Pleadings issued by Royal Decree D/1 dated 22 Muharram 1435 [25 November 2013] are completed. The Minister of Justice shall take the necessary measures regarding the continuation and amendment of the articles relating to precautionary seizure—set out in this clause—in the Executive Regulation of the Enforcement Law issued by the mentioned Royal Decree D/53.
Seventh
The provisions on insolvency contained in the articles of chapter 1 of part 5 of the Enforcement Law issued by Royal Decree D/53 dated 13 Sha’ban 1433 [3 July 2012] continue to apply until the procedures for issuing the legislation governing civil insolvency are completed in accordance with the legal procedures, and its entry into force. Enforcement courts shall hear insolvency cases, and judgments issued on the basis of such cases are subject to appeal. The appeal judgment must not be subject to challenge by way of contestation. The Minister of Justice shall take the necessary measures regarding the continuation and amendment of the articles relating to insolvency—set out in this clause—in the Executive Regulation of the Enforcement Law issued by the mentioned Royal Decree D/53.
Eighth
Clause Third of Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021] is hereby amended to read as follows: “The enforcement circuits—formed in accordance with the provisions of the law referred to in clause First of this decree—shall enforce the excluded decisions or orders of the committees with quasi-judicial mandates to which the administration entity is a party.”
Ninth
The application of the provisions of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—does not prejudice the continued application of the following:
1․ Royal Decree D/158 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], in connection with the exemption of military personnel actively participating in war or military operations from travel bans and imprisonment.
2․ Clause Second of Royal Order 69377 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [6 June 2022].
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
Tenth
The Ministry of Justice shall coordinate with the Board of Grievances when preparing the Executive Regulation of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—with regard to the mandates of the board, in accordance with the provisions of the Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances, issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021].
Eleventh
1․ The donation reward stipulated in paragraph 3 of Council of Ministers Decision 235 dated 16 Ramadan 1427 [9 October 2006] is not subject to seizure or enforcement.
2․ The provisions of paragraph 1 of this clause enter into force on the date of entry into force of the Enforcement Law referred to in clause First of this decision.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 26 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 14 April 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5157 issued on 1 May 2026.