Issued on: 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 2 September 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5107 issued on 12 September 2025.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of Royal Court File 69460 dated 24 Ramadan 1445 [3 April 2024], regarding the membership of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in the Board of Directors of the National Water Efficiency and Conservation Center,
after perusal of Royal Order O/20 dated 13 Muharram 1446 [19 July 2024],
after perusal of article 24(2) of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 4318 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [27 June 2024] and Memorandum 3820 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [19 May 2025],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 16-46/48/I dated 2 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [29 May 2025],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 668 dated 21 Muharram 1447 [16 July 2025],
hereby decides
The phrase “Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing” is hereby replaced with the phrase “Ministry of Municipalities and Housing”, and the phrase “Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing” is hereby replaced with the phrase “Minister of Municipalities and Housing”, wherever they appear in laws, statutes, orders, royal decrees, decisions, and others.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 26 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.
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 323/32 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [21 May 2025],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 158 dated 25 Safar 1447 [19 August 2025],
have decreed as follows,
First
Article 74 of the Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 [7 November 2007] is hereby amended to read as follows:
1․ The competent department shall, upon the commission of a violation that endangers public safety for the second time within a year from the date of the commission of the first violation, impose a fine on the violator at its maximum limit. In the event that it is committed for the third time during the same year, the violator must be referred to the competent court—in accordance with the legal procedures—to consider the application of the imprisonment punishment against him for a period not exceeding one year, unless the court decides to double the fine prescribed for the violation in the second time. The regulation must specify the violations that endanger public safety and the procedures for referring the violator to the court.
2․ The Ministry of Interior may, if a final judgment is issued to convict a non-Saudi of committing any of the violations that endanger public safety, deport him from the Kingdom and prevent him from entering it, in accordance with the controls set by the ministry in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Public Prosecution. The regulation must specify the categories excluded from the application of this paragraph.
Second
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 2 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 25 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.
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],
after perusal of Royal Order O/97 dated 17 Rabi Al-Awwal 1418 [17 September 1997],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 161 dated 25 Safar 1447 [10 September 2025],
have decreed as follows,
First
In exception to article 9(1) and article 11(3) of the Law of Chambers of Commerce issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [22 November 2020], the Minister of Commerce may, in the cases he determines, appoint all members of the board of directors of the chamber of commerce, provided that this is done in accordance with the following:
1․ The conditions stipulated in article 16 of the law.
2․ The additional conditions approved by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, based on the proposal of the Minister of Commerce.
Second
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 2 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 25 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5103 issued on 29 August 2025.
The Minister of Finance,
based on the powers granted to him by law,
after perusal of the Social Insurance Law issued by Royal Decree D/273 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [2 July 2024],
the executive regulation of the law issued by Minister of Finance Decision 230/Insurance dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [ 2 July 2024],
and Board of Directors of the General Organization for Social Insurance Decision 1508 dated 4 Muharram 1447, corresponding to 29 June 2025, regarding the approval of the program of voluntary savings associations for those covered by the insurance systems managed by the General Organization for Social Insurance,
hereby decides
First
The program of voluntary savings associations for those covered by the insurance systems managed by the General Organization for Social Insurance is hereby approved.
Second
The Governor of the General Organization for Social Insurance shall set the conditions, provisions, and procedures necessary for subscription in any of the associations mentioned in clause First of this decision, taking into account that those conditions and provisions include the following:
1․ Determining the mechanism and deadline for applying to subscribe in any of these associations.
2․ Determining the deadline for paying the monthly subscription amount in any of these associations.
3․ Determining the percentage of subscription in any of these associations, not exceeding 25% (twenty-five percent) per month of the monthly income of the subscriber.
Third
This decision must be published in the official gazette.
Fourth
The Governor of the General Organization for Social Insurance shall work to implement this decision.
May Allah provide success.
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Organization for Social Insurance
Issued on: 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 24 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5106 issued on 9 September 2025.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 87682 dated 28 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [26 May 2025], which includes the Minister of Interior Telegram 204228 dated 4 Sha’ban 1446 [3 February 2025], regarding the study of imposing the punishment of deportation in the event that foreign drivers commit traffic violations that endanger public safety,
after perusal of the Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 [7 November 2007],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3319 dated 10 Shawwal 1446 [8 April 2025],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 52-43/46/I dated 29 Shawwal 1446 [27 April 2025],
after considering Shura Council Decision 323/32 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [21 May 2025],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 519 dated 15 Muharram 1447 [10 July 2025],
hereby decides
Article 74 of the Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 [7 November 2007] is hereby amended to read as follows:
1․ The competent department shall, upon the commission of a violation that endangers public safety for the second time within a year from the date of the commission of the first violation, impose a fine on the violator at its maximum limit. In the event that it is committed for the third time during the same year, the violator must be referred to the competent court—in accordance with the legal procedures—to consider the application of the imprisonment punishment against him for a period not exceeding one year, unless the court decides to double the fine prescribed for the violation in the second time. The regulation must specify the violations that endanger public safety and the procedures for referring the violator to the court.
2․ The Ministry of Interior may, if a final judgment is issued to convict a non-Saudi of committing any of the violations that endanger public safety, deport him from the Kingdom and prevent him from entering it, in accordance with the controls set by the ministry in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Public Prosecution. The regulation must specify the categories excluded from the application of this paragraph.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 25 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 19 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 60224 dated 19 Sha’ban 1446 [18 February 2025] regarding the orders, laws, decisions, and regulations published in the official gazette, and any updates or amendments made to them,
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 16 dated 17 Muharram 1425 [8 March 2004],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 1426 dated 24 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [8 November 2023], Memorandum 2643 dated 20 Rajab 1445 [1 February 2024], Memorandum 3755 dated 29 Shawwal 1445 [8 May 2024], Memorandum 807 dated 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [9 September 2024], Memorandum 3500 dated 25 Shawwal 1446 [23 April 2025], and Memorandum 3888 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [25 May 2025],
after perusal of Political and Security Affairs Council Minutes 11678 dated 15 Sha’ban 1446 [14 February 2025],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1374/46/M dated 13 Ramadan 1446 [13 March 2025],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12406 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [26 June 2025],
hereby decides
A paragraph is hereby added to clause Third of Council of Ministers Decision 16 dated 17 Muharram 1425 [8 March 2004], as follows: “6. Following up on matters published in the official gazette that concern the ministry, the interest of the government, or an agency with a public legal personality, and circulating it internally.”
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 25 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 19 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5103 issued on 29 August 2025.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 89697 dated 5 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [26 June 2025] regarding the matters circulated on social media about the winning of a number of candidates in the elections of the board of directors of chamber of commerce in Riyadh for the term 1445-1449 [2024-2028],
and Royal Court File 10977 dated 8 Safar 1447 [14 September 2025],
which includes the Minister of Commerce Telegram 4288 dated 6 Safar 1447 [13 September 2025] regarding the matter,
after perusal of Royal Order O/97 dated 17 Rabi Al-Awwal 1418 [17 September 1997],
after perusal of the Law of Chambers of Commerce issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [22 October 2020],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 521 dated 4 Safar 1447 [19 August 2025] and Memorandum 754 dated 19 Safar 1447 [20 August 2025],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 208/47/M dated 11 Safar 1447 [5 August 2025],
after perusal of Council of Political and Security Affairs Minutes MST/118-11/46 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [28 June 2025],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1948 dated 23 Safar 1447 [18 September 2025],
hereby decides
In exception to article 9(1) and article 11(3) of the Law of Chambers of Commerce issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [22 November 2020], the Minister of Commerce may, in the cases he determines, appoint all members of the board of directors of the chamber of commerce, provided that this is done in accordance with the following:
1․ The conditions stipulated in article 16 of the law.
2․ The additional conditions approved by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, based on the proposal of the Minister of Commerce.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 25 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 19 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5103 issued on 29 August 2025.
The Minister of Interior, based on the powers entrusted to him,
after perusal of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 28 Rabi Al-Thani 1428 [15 May 2007] and its executive regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 21913 dated 17 Shawwal 1436 [2 August 2015],
and based on the directive communicated by President of the Royal Court Telegram 6567 dated 23 Muharram 1447 [18 July 2025], which requires the Ministry of Interior to take the necessary measures to review the executive regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law to add the chemical substance (PETN) to the names of explosive materials and their derivatives, firecrackers, and the items specified in the regulation.
hereby decides
First
A new paragraph numbered 7 is hereby added to article 2 of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law with the following text: “The chemical substance (PETN) used in the field of rock cutting for civil purposes.”
Second
A new paragraph numbered 29 is hereby added to article 28 of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law, Safety Requirements when Storing Explosives, with the following text: “The chemical substance (PETN) must be stored in a warehouse separate from the rest of the explosive materials.”
Third
Article 31(2) of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law is hereby amended to read as follows: “Highly sensitive explosive materials such as capsules, detonators, and the chemical substance (PETN), and the like, must not be transported in one container with other explosive materials, unless they are separated in accordance with the technical specifications of the carrier.”
Fourth
This decision must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption, and comes into force on the date of its publication.
Issued on: 23 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 17 August 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.