The Minister of Justice,
Based on the powers granted to him by law, and in accordance with article 64 of the Enforcement Law, issued by Royal Decree D/237 dated 3 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [20 April 2026], and after coordination with the relevant authorities, and in pursuance of the interest of work,
hereby decides
First
The Executive Regulation of the Enforcement Law is hereby approved, in the form attached.
Second
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to adopt and implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Justice
Waleed bin Mohammed Al-Samaani
Issued on: 7 Sun
Corresponding to: 18 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 34473 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [30 September 2026] regarding the noble directive to complete the necessary legal procedures for His Royal Highness the Minister of Defense to become the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Defense Development and for His Excellency Dr Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban to become the vice chairman,
after perusal of the Statute of the General Authority for Defense Development issued by Council of Ministers Decision 275 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [17 October 2023],
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 467 dated 10 Rajab 1447 [30 December 2025] and Decision 375 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 [13 October 2026],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1162 dated 23 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [4 October 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4455 dated 27 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [8 October 2026],
hereby decides
First
His Royal Highness the Minister of Defense is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Defense Development.
Second
His Excellency Dr Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban is hereby appointed as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Defense Development.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 2 Tue
Corresponding to: 13 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs File 22078 dated 17 Ramadan 1447 [6 March 2026] and File 26800 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [30 April 2026], which include Letter 31693 and Letter 242 dated 20 Sha’ban 1447 [8 February 2026] of the Secretary of the Supreme Committee for Trade, Industry, Localization, and Exports and General Supervisor of the Localization and Balance of Payments Office, regarding the proposed governance of the trade, industry, localization, and exports system and the related entities,
after perusal of the Statute of the Saudi Export Development Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 259 dated 7 Sha’ban 1428 [20 August 2007],
after perusal of the Statute of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1431 [31 May 2010],
after perusal of the Statute of the General Authority for Foreign Trade issued by Council of Ministers Decision 741 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [14 July 2020],
after perusal of the Statute of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 15 Ramadan 1442 [27 April 2021],
after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the Supreme National Committee for Industry at the Council of Economic and Development Affairs issued by Council of Ministers Decision 330 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [29 October 2024],
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 267 dated 15 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [7 October 2025],
after perusal of the Governance of the Committees for the Localization of Industries, Products, and Services issued by Royal Order 48856 dated 19 Sha’ban 1441 [12 April 2020],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3895 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [6 May 2026], Memo 4012 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [13 May 2026], Memo 4225 dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [4 June 2026], Memo 216 dated 22 Muharram 1448 [7 July 2026], and Memo 1060 dated 9 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [20 September 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 36-36/47/I dated 9 Ramadan 1447 [26 February 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 5-10/47/R dated 21 Shawwal 1447 [9 April 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4065 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [1 October 2026],
hereby decides
First
The merger of the General Authority for Foreign Trade and the Saudi Export Development Authority into a single authority named the “General Authority for Foreign Trade and Export”, which reports to the Supreme Committee for Trade, Industry, Localization, and Exports, is hereby approved.
Second
The provision of clause First of this decision hereby applies as of the approval of the Organizational Arrangements of the General Authority for Foreign Trade and Export.
Third
The amendment to the Statute of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization—issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1431 [31 May 2010]—is hereby approved, as follows:
1. The phrase “Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources” replaces the phrase “Minister of Commerce” in article 2 and article 8(1).
2. Article 8(2) is amended to read as follows: “2. Minister of Commerce—Vice chairman.”
3. A paragraph is added to article 8 to read as follows: “3. The governor—Member.”
The paragraphs of the article are reordered accordingly.
Fourth
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization, the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, and the General Authority for Foreign Trade and Export hereby report to the Supreme Committee for Trade, Industry, Localization, and Exports with regard to setting visions, targets, and strategic directions, without prejudice to the provisions of the statute of each authority, including the mandates of their boards of directors.
Fifth
The addition of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture to the membership of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority is hereby approved for a period of three years from the date of this decision.
Sixth
The Organizational Arrangements of the Supreme National Committee for Industry at the Council of Economic and Development Affairs issued by Council of Ministers Decision 330 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [29 October 2024] are hereby repealed.
Seventh
The phrase “Supreme Committee for Trade, Industry, Localization, and Exports” hereby replaces the phrases “Localization and Balance of Payments Committee” and “Supreme National Committee for Industry at the Council of Economic and Development Affairs”, and the phrase “Secretary of the Supreme Committee for Trade, Industry, Localization, and Exports” hereby replaces the phrases “Secretary General of the Localization and Balance of Payments Committee” and “Secretary General of the Supreme National Committee for Industry at the Council of Economic and Development Affairs”, wherever any of these phrases appears in laws, statutes, orders, decisions, and directives.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 2 Tue
Corresponding to: 13 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 15159 dated 18 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026] regarding the noble directive to complete the legal procedures for the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources to become the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade and for the Minister of Commerce to become the vice chairman,
after perusal of the Statute of the General Authority for Foreign Trade issued by Council of Ministers Decision 741 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [14 July 2020],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 717 dated 4 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [17 August 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4463 dated 30 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [11 October 2026],
hereby decides
The Statute of the General Authority for Foreign Trade issued by Council of Ministers Decision 741 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [14 July 2020] is hereby amended as follows:
First
The phrase “and is legally affiliated with the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources” hereby replaces the phrase “and is legally affiliated with the Minister of Commerce” mentioned in article 2(1).
Second
Article 5(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. The authority must have a board of directors chaired by the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and the membership of each of:
(a) The Minister of Commerce as vice chairman.
(b) The governor of the authority.
(c) A representative from the Ministry of Economy and Planning.
(d) A representative from the Ministry of Energy.
(e) A representative from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
(f) A representative from the Ministry of Commerce.
(g) A representative from the Ministry of Investment.
(h) A representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(i) A representative from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.
(j) A representative from the Ministry of Finance.
(k) A representative from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services.
(l) A representative from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
(m) A representative from the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority.
(n) A representative from the Saudi Export Development Authority.
(o) Four independent members of high competence and expertise in the field of work of the authority, who are chosen in their personal capacity and appointed by an order of the Prime Minister based on a proposal from the chairman of the board. The term of their membership is three years, renewable once.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 2 Tue
Corresponding to: 13 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 34473 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [30 September 2026] regarding the noble directive to complete the necessary legal procedures for His Royal Highness the Minister of Defense to become the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Defense Development and for Dr Musad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban to become the vice chairman,
after perusal of the Statute of the General Authority for Defense Development issued by Council of Ministers Decision 275 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [17 October 2023],
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 467 dated 10 Rajab 1447 [30 December 2025],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1162 dated 23 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [4 October 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4455 dated 27 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [8 October 2026],
hereby decides
Article 6 of the Statute of the General Authority for Defense Development issued by Council of Ministers Decision 275 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [17 October 2023] is hereby amended as follows:
1. Adding the phrase “and the vice chairman” after the phrase “The authority must have a board of directors, the chairman of which is appointed” at the beginning of the article.
2. Deleting paragraph 1 of the article, added by virtue of clause Second of Council of Ministers Decision 467 dated 10 Rajab 1447 [30 December 2025].
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 2 Tue
Corresponding to: 13 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 101399 dated 20 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [6 June 2026], which includes the Minister of Education, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Higher Education Fund Telegram 2108 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025] regarding the draft Statute of the Higher Education Fund,
after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,
after perusal of the Statute of the Uniiversity Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000],
after perusal of the National Framework for Financial Fees and Charges issued by Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2121 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [30 November 2025], Memo 3260 dated 20 Ramadan 1447 [26 March 2026], and Memo 1028 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [16 September 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 4-2/48/R dated 16 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 3848 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [27 September 2026].
hereby decides
First
The Statute of the Higher Education Fund is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—hereby replaces the Statute of the University Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000].
Third
The exercise by the Board of Directors of the Higher Education Fund of its powers stipulated in article 6(13) of the statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be in accordance with the National Framework for Financial Fees and Charges issued by Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026].
Fourth
The (current) Board of Directors of the University Higher Education Fund—formed under article 3 of the Statute of the University Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000]—shall continue to exercise the functions and powers of the board of directors stipulated in article 6 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision, until the formation of the board of directors in accordance with article 5 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.
Fifth
The Secretary-General of the University Higher Education Fund—stipulated in article 7 of the Statute of the University Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000]—shall continue to exercise the functions and powers of the Chief Executive Officer stipulated in article 8 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision, until the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Higher Education Fund in accordance with article 8 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 6 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5190 issued on 16 October 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 91174 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [2 May 2026], which includes the Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Telegram 7932 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [23 April 2026], regarding the repeal of Council of Ministers Decision 106 dated 14 Safar 1440 [23 October 2018], issued regarding the establishment of the Coordinating Council for Arabic Language Institutions in Non-Arab Countries,
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 106 dated 14 Safar 1440 [23 October 2018] and Decision 562 dated 11 Rajab 1445 [23 January 2024],
after perusal of the Statute of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language issued by Council of Ministers Decision 34 dated 13 Muharram 1442 [1 September 2020],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 4295 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026],
after perusal of Council of Political and Security Affairs Minutes DT/48/466 dated 16 Safar 1448 [30 July 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2956 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [31 August 2026],
hereby decides
Council of Ministers Decision 106 dated 14 Safar 1440 [23 October 2018] is hereby repealed.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 6 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5190 issued on 16 October 2026.
With the help of Allah the Almighty,
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 498/42 dated 28 Muharram 1448 [13 July 2026],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 343 dated 18 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [29 September 2026],
have decreed as follows
First
The end of article 5 of the Law of the Judiciary issued by Royal Decree D/78 dated 19 Ramadan 1428 [1 October 2007] is hereby amended by adding the phrase “The chairman of the council and any of the members—referred to in paragraphs (b), (e) and (f)—shall continue
after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for him”, so that it reads as follows:
“The appointment of the chairman of the council and the members referred to in paragraphs (b), (e) and (f) must be by royal order for a renewable period of four years. The chairman of the council and any of the members referred to in paragraphs (b), (e) and (f) shall continue after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for them. The remuneration and benefits of the council members must be determined by royal order.”
Second
The end of article 4 of the Law of the Board of Grievances issued by Royal Decree D/78 dated 19 Ramadan 1428 [1 October 2007] is hereby amended by adding the phrase “Any of the members—referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5—shall continue after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for him”, so that it reads as follows:
“The appointment of the members referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 must be by royal order for a renewable period of four years. Any of the members—referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5—shall continue after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for him. The remuneration and benefits of the council members must be determined by royal order.”
Third
The end of article 4(1) of the Law of the Public Prosecution issued by Royal Decree D/56 dated 24 Shawwal 1409 [29 May 1989] is hereby amended by adding the phrase “Any of the members—referred to in subparagraphs (c) and (d)—shall continue after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for him”, so that it reads as follows:
“The Attorney General shall nominate the members referred to in subparagraph (c), The appointment of the members referred to in subparagraphs (c) and (d) must be by royal order for a renewable period of four years. Any of the members referred to in subparagraphs (c) and (d) shall continue after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for him. The remuneration and benefits of the members of the Public Prosecution Council must be determined by royal order.”
Fourth
The end of article 14(1)(b) of the Law of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority issued by Royal Decree D/25 dated 23 Muharram 1446 [29 July 2024] is hereby amended by adding the phrase “Any of the members of the unit—referred to in this subparagraph—shall continue after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for him”, so that it reads as follows:
“(b) Five members of the unit, none of whom are of a rank lower than Head of the Investigation and Prosecution Directorate (B), appointed by royal order based on the nomination of the chairman. His term of membership is four years, renewable. Any of the members of the unit—referred to in this subparagraph—shall continue after the expiry of his term of membership until a successor is appointed for him.”
Fifth
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 24 Mon
Corresponding to: 5 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.