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 [21 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 486/41 dated 16 Muharram 1448 [1 July 2026],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 215 dated 28 Safar 1448 [11 August 2026],
have decreed as follows
First
The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts is hereby ratified in the form attached, with the declaration that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—in accordance with the provisions of article 19(1)(a) of the mentioned convention—will apply the convention when the states referred to in article 1(1) of it are contracting states to it.
Second
His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their mandates—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 4 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 17 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022],
based on article 16(5) of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the minister shall issue a schedule detailing the classification of violations and the corresponding punishments—stipulated in paragraph 1 of this article—along with their amount and duration, taking into account the progression of the punishment, provided that the schedule includes violations for which the fine does not exceed 10,000 Riyal, which must be issued immediately by the competent inspector upon detection”,
with reference to Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], approving amendments to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities,
and with reference to Ministerial Decision 3083 dated 3 Shawwal 1447 [22 March 2026], approving the Rules and the Schedule of Violations for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities in the Cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah During the Hajj Season,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Rules and the Schedule of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities in the Cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah During the Hajj Season are hereby approved, in accordance with the attached text.
Second
The rules and schedule must be published in the official gazette, and come into force from the date of its publication.
Third
This decision repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.
Fourth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib
Issued on: 29 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.
The Minister of Tourism,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022], and the Regulation of the Tourist Hospitality Facility issued by Ministerial Decision 2289 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],
and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1447/1123 dated 26 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [18 September 2025], approving the exemption of applicants for a license for a tourist hospitality facility of the Lodge type to operate during the Hajj season from the criteria attached to Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022] for operation during the Hajj season, and approving the instructions for conducting this activity during the season,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The amendment to the Instructions for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities of the Lodge Type During the Hajj Season—approved by the competent entity—in the City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and City Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is hereby approved, in accordance with the form attached.
Second
The exemption of the applicant for a license to operate a tourist hospitality facility of the lodge type during the Hajj season—determined by the competent authority each Hijri year—in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah from complying with the following requirements is hereby continued:
1. Direct connection to the tourism monitoring platform provided in article 6(1) of the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation.
2. Meeting the criteria for licensing a lodge approved by Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], provided that it meets the criteria for licensing and classifying a lodge during the Hajj season attached to this decision.
Third
The period of validity of the lodge license during the Hajj season in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is 90 days, non-renewable.
Fourth
This decision comes into force on the date of its adoption, and must be published in the official gazette.
Fifth
This decision repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib
Issued on: 29 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.
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 911 dated 5 Muharram 1445 [23 July 2023], which includes the General Authority for Roads Telegram 78868 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [18 July 2023], regarding the draft Statute of the General Authority for Roads,
after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,
after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the General Authority for Roads issued by Council of Ministers Decision 14 dated 4 Muharram 1444 [1 August 2022],
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], issued regarding the National Framework for Fees and Charges,
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 114 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [11 July 2024], Memo 3351 dated 11 Shawwal 1446 [9 April 2025], Memo 4162 dated 28 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [24 June 2025], Memo 832 dated 25 Safar 1447 [19 August 2025], Memo 1462 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [9 October 2025], and Minutes 136 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [13 May 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1925 /47/M dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [11 June 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1780 dated 15 Safar 1448 [29 July 2026],
hereby decides
First
The Statute of the General Authority for Roads is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—replaces the Organizational Arrangements of the General Authority for Roads issued by Council of Ministers Decision 14 dated 4 Muharram 1444 [2 August 2022].
Third
The exercise of the powers—stipulated in article 6(12) of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision—by the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Roads must be in accordance with Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], issued in connection with the National Framework for Fees and Charges.
Fourth
The Board of Directors of the General Authority for Roads—formed in accordance with article 5 of the Organizational Arrangements of the General Authority for Roads issued by Council of Ministers Decision 14 dated 4 Muharram 1444 [1 August 2022]—hereby continues to exercise the powers and mandates of the board of directors stipulated in article 6 of the statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—until the end of its term or until the formation of a new board of directors for the authority in accordance with article 5 of the statute, whichever is earlier.
Fifth
The General Authority for Roads shall continue to carry out operational works related to roads (outside the urban boundary), including planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and supervision, until these works are assigned to other entities.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 28 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.
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 6197 dated 20 Muharram 1448 [5 July 2025], which includes the Saudi Center for Competitiveness and Business Telegram 24911 dated 2 Ramadan 1447 [19 February 2026], regarding the request of the center for approving the ratification by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts,
after perusal of the mentioned agreement,
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 249 dated 30 Rajab 1428 [14 August 2007],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3898 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [6 May 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1875 /47/M dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [4 June 2026],
after considering Shura Council Decision 486/41 dated 16 Muharram 1448 [1 July 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1920 dated 18 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026],
hereby decides
First
The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts is hereby ratified in the form attached, with the declaration that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—in accordance with the provisions of article 19(1)(a) of the mentioned convention—will apply the convention when the states referred to in article 1(1) of it are contracting states to it.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
Second
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs—after completing the necessary legal procedures for the ratification of the convention referred to in clause First of this decision—shall prepare the instrument of ratification of the convention and deposit it in accordance with the procedures stipulated in it, taking into account the provisions of clause First of this decision.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 28 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.
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 50543 dated 21 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [12 December 2025], which includes the Minister of Health, Chairman of the Saudi Health Council Telegram 24841 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [9 December 2025], regarding the amendment of the Statute of the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Health Establishments,
after perusal of the Statute of the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Health Establishments issued by Council of Ministers Decision 346 dated 22 Rajab 1436 [11 May 2015],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3836 dated 16 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [3 May 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1870/47/M dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [4 June 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 729 dated 19 Muharram 1448 [4 July 2026],
hereby decides
The Statute of the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Health Establishments issued by Council of Ministers Decision 346 dated 22 Rajab 1436 [11 May 2015] is hereby amended as follows:
1. A paragraph is added to article 3 of it, which reads as follows: “The center may provide health establishments accreditation services to health establishments located outside the Kingdom, in accordance with the controls approved by the board.”
2. A paragraph is added to article 6 of it, which reads as follows: “Proposing controls for the provision of health establishments accreditation services located outside the Kingdom, provided that those controls include procedures for coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and any other relevant entities that the committee deems appropriate, in preparation for their approval by the board.”
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 28 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.