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Ministerial Decision

Transport General Authority: Decision 1/8/TR4/2026 Regarding the Law of Carriage by Land

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

and after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 1/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides by circulation the following:

First

It is hereby permitted to exceed the operational life of a single vehicle or tractor used in the activity of heavy goods transport for commercial purposes (for third parties) and the activity of heavy goods transport for commercial purposes (for the benefit of the establishment) for a period of six months from the date of this decision, provided that the operational life does not exceed 22 years from the date of manufacture of the vehicle, as an exception to the provisions of article 24 of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes.

Second

It is hereby permitted for service providers engaged in the activity of heavy goods transport for commercial purposes (for the benefit of the establishment) to enter into contracts for the transport of goods not owned by them, provided that they comply with the requirement to issue a transport document for each item of goods transported, for a period of 6 months from the date of this decision, as an exception to the provisions of article 30(4) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes.

Third

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 7 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 26 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5152 issued on 3 April 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Tourism: Decision 1447/3083 Approving the Rules and Schedule of Violations and Punishments for the Tourist Hospitality Facility Activity in the Cities of Makkah and Madinah During the Hajj Season

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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],

based on 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 guesthouse type 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,

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”,

and 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 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.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib

Issued on: 3 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 22 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5151 issued on 30 March 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

Rules for the Application of the Schedule of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities in the Cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah

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The Schedule of Violations and Punishments for the Tourist Hospitality Facility Activity in the Cities of Makkah and Madinah During the Hajj Season

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/220 Amending Article 27 of the Mining Investment Law

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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 151/12 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [8 December 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 719 dated 21 Ramadan 1447 [10 March 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

Article 27 of the Mineral Investment Law issued by Royal Decree D/140 dated 19 Shawwal 1441 [11 June 2020] is hereby amended to read as follows:

1․ The competent representatives of the ministry must have the capacity of administrative enforcement, and they may enter the sites of mining licenses in accordance with the law, for the purposes of inspection, supervision, the control of violations, and ensuring that the licensee complies with the provisions of the law, the regulations, and the conditions of the licence. The licensee shall cooperate with the representatives of the ministry in a manner that enables them to perform their tasks to the fullest extent possible.

2․ The competent representatives of the ministry—referred to in paragraph 1 of this article—and public authority officers from ministries, other government agencies, and security entities—who carry out activities in accordance with their respective laws to police violations or related offenses—have the status of criminal investigation officers when they discover any of the offenses stipulated in article 56bis of the law during their field inspections within the scope of their geographical jurisdiction. They may also receive reports in order to police such offenses.

3․ The Ministry of Interior shall provide security support for the detection of the offenses referred to in this article upon a request from any of the entities referred to in paragraph 2 of this article.

4․ The criminal investigation officers—referred to in this article—may seize records, documents, tools, equipment, and other items related to the crime, at the expense of the perpetrator, and the investigating officer shall take the necessary legal action in this regard.

Second

The amendment—referred to in clause First—comes into force after the lapse of 180 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Third

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of mandates—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 27 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 16 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5151 issued on 30 March 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Interior: Decision 4203 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Travel Documents Law

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The Minister of Interior,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Travel Documents Law issued by Royal Decree D/24 dated 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1421 [28 August 2000],

and after perusal of Royal Decree D/11 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [26 August 2021],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Travel Documents Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This regulation hereby replaces the Executive Regulation of the Travel Documents Law issued by Ministerial Decision 7/M dated 23 Ramadan 1422 [8 December 2001] and its amendments.

Third

This decision must be communicated to the relevant authorities, to implement it, each within their mandate.

Fourth

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 26 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 15 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5151 issued on 30 March 2026.

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The Executive Regulation of the Travel Documents Law

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 718 Approving the Muscat Document on Rules for Child Protection During the Investigation Phase in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 58461 dated 21 Rajab 1447 [10 January 2026], which includes Public Prosecution Telegrams 109831 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [7 January 2024] and 111431 dated 27 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [9 January 2024], regarding the draft Muscat Document on the Rules for the Protection of Children During the Investigation Phase in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf,

after perusal of the mentioned draft document,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 4341 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [30 June 2024], Memo 703 dated 25 Safar 1446 [29 August 2024], Memo 1655 dated 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [14 November 2024], Memo 3184 dated 19 Ramadan 1446 [19 March 2025], Memo 3517 dated 26 Shawwal 1446 [24 April 2025], Memo 399 dated 28 Muharram 1447 [23 July 2025], and Memo 2135 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [30 November 2025],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 10026 dated 14 Rajab 1446 [14 January 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 17-30/46/I dated 30 Rajab 1446 [30 January 2025],

after considering Shura Council Decision 194/16 dated 17 Rajab 1447 [6 January 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 9221 dated 23 Sha’ban 1447 [11 February 2026],

hereby decides

The Muscat Document on the Rules for the Protection of Children During the Investigation Phase in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, adopted by the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf at its 44th session held in the city of Doha on 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445, corresponding to 5 December 2023, is hereby approved as binding in the form attached.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5152 issued on 3 April 2026.

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The Muscat Document on Rules for Child Protection During the Investigation Phase in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf

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Council of Ministers: Decision 723 Amending an Article of the Statute of the General Organization for Military Industries

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 15688 dated 25 Safar 1447 [19 August 2025], regarding the amendment of the Statute of the General Organization for Military Industries,

after perusal of Royal Order 55685 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 [23 August 2017] and Royal Order 5445 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020],

after perusal of the Statute of the General Organization for Military Industries issued by Council of Ministers Decision 285 dated 22 Sha’ban 1434 [1 July 2013],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1085 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [10 September 2025], Memo 1768 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [4 November 2025], and Memo 2262 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [11 December 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1213/47/M dated 19 Rajab 1447 [8 January 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 9371 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

hereby decides

Article 14(2) of the Statute of the General Organization for Military Industries issued by Council of Ministers Decision 285 dated 22 Sha’ban 1434 [1 July 2013] is hereby amended to read as follows:

“All revenues of the organisation must be deposited in the Treasury Single Account in the Saudi Central Bank, and the organisation may open accounts in banks licensed to operate in the Kingdom and abroad.”

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5152 issued on 3 April 2026.