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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Commerce: Decision 28 Amending the Executive Regulation of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and based on article 22 of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 27 Rajab 1442 [11 March 2021],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 571 dated 5 Sha’ban 1446 [4 February 2025], which includes the transfer of the mandate to issue licences for the profession of accounting and auditing to the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants instead of the Ministry of Commerce,

and after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 00658 dated 14 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442 [24 June 2021],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Article 6(4) and (5) of the Executive Regulation of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 00658 dated 14 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442 [24 June 2021] are hereby amended as follows:

4․ The organization shall review the application that meets all the data and attachments, and the applicant shall pay the fee for the licence, which is determined by the board.

5․ The organization shall decide on the application within a period not exceeding 15 working days.

Second

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi

Issued on: 3 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 28 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 3/4700011891 Approving the Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals

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Issued on: 2 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 27 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5100 issued on 8 August 2025.

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The Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals

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Ministerial Decision

Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center: Decision 12523 Approving the Controls on the Procedures for Licenses and Permits for the Implementation of Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh Region

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Issued on: 2 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 27 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5100 issued on 8 August 2025.

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The Controls on the Procedures for Licenses and Permits for Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh Region

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Published in Umm Al-Qura 5100 issued on 8 August 2025.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/21 Amending the Notarization Law, the Arbitration Law, and the Advocacy 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 [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 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 241/22 dated 16 Shawwal 1446 [25 April 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 60 dated 20 Muharram 1447 [15 July 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Notarization Law issued by Royal Decree D/164 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 11(6) is amended to read as follows:

6․ Division of common property—including real estate—if they are undisputed, a waqf or will share, a person who does not have capacity or lacks it, or an absentee.

2․ Article 12 is amended to read as follows:

The public notary does not have the mandate to notarize any declaration or contract in which one of the parties does not have capacity or lacks it, is absent, or is an administrator of a waqf or will, except in the following cases:

1․ Acceptance of a gift.

2․ The dispositions of a father regarding the property of his son who does not have capacity or lacks it.

3․ The declaration by a seller of the sale to a testator who does not have capacity or lacks it and his receipt of the price before the death of the testator.

4․ Real estate expropriated for public benefit unless the replacement is real estate.

5․ A lease contract whose duration does not require permission from the competent court.

3․ Article 38 is amended to read as follows:

The duration of a power of attorney is five years from the date of its issuance, unless it is terminated, or one of its parties dies or loses his capacity before the expiry of this period, or if the principal determines its duration to be less than that period.

4․ Article 40(2) is amended to read as follows:

When preparing contract templates, the right of the contracting parties to add any condition or agreement must be taken into account, unless it violates the legal provisions.

Second

The Arbitration Law issued by Royal Decree D/34 dated 24 Jumada Al-Awwal 1433 [16 April 2012] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 10(1) is amended to read as follows:

1․ An agreement to arbitrate is not valid except for those who have the capacity to act, whether they are a natural person or a legal person.

2․ Article 50(1)(b) is amended to read as follows:

(b) If one of the parties to the arbitration agreement at the time of its signing does not have capacity or lacks it, in accordance with the law governing his capacity.

Third

The Advocacy Law issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 28 Rajab 1422 [15 October 2001] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 18 is amended to read as follows:

Advocates registered in the roll of practitioners, and no others, have the right to plead on behalf of others before the courts, the Board of Grievances, or the committees referred to in article 1 of this law. As an exception to this, the following are permitted to plead on behalf of others:

(a) The spouse or in-law of a person, or his relative to the fourth degree.

(b) The legal representative of a legal person.

(c) The guardian, the custodian, and the administrator of a waqf in the cases of guardianship and administration of the waqf that they undertake.

(d) An officer of the Bait Al-Mal in matters within his mandate as stipulated by law.

2․ Article 26 is amended to read as follows:

The fees of an advocate and the method of payment must be determined by an agreement signed with his client. If there is no agreement or if the agreement is invalid, terminated, or rescinded, the court that considered the case shall determine it when they disagree at the request of the lawyer or the client in proportion to the effort made by the lawyer and the benefit that accrued to the client.

This provision also applies if any sub-lawsuit arises from the original lawsuit.

Fourth

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 26 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 21 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 62 Approving the System of the Medical Referral Center

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court File 36215 dated 14 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [28 November 2023], which includes the Minister of Health, Chairman of the Saudi Health Council Letter 28574 dated 14 Shawwal 1444 [4 May 2023] regarding the draft System of the Medical Referral Center,

after perusal of the mentioned draft system,

after perusal of Royal Order 28464 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 [9 December 2021],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3733 dated 2 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [20 June 2023], Memorandum 357 dated 1 Safar 1445 [17 August 2023], Memorandum 842 dated 8 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [11 September 2024], Memorandum 1706 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [18 November 2024], Memorandum 2455 dated 8 Rajab 1446 [8 January 2025], and Memorandum 3328 dated 11 Shawwal 1446 [9 April 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 46/1131/M dated 23 Rajab 1446 [23 January 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10364 dated 24 Shawwal 1446 [22 April 2025],

hereby decides

First

The System of the Medical Referral Center is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The provisions of article 4(4) of the system—referred to in clause First of this decision—do not prejudice the exception provided in paragraph 2 of Royal Order 28464 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 [9 December 2021].

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 20 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 15 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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The System of the Medical Referral Center

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Issued by Council of Ministers Decision 62

Article 1

The following words—wherever they appear in this system—have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:

Center:
The Medical Referral Center.

System:
The system of the center.

Committee:
The supervisory committee of the center.

Chairman:
Chairman of the supervisory committee.

Director:
The executive director general of the center.

Ministry:
The Ministry of Health.

Minister:
The Minister of Health.

Article 2

The center falls within the organizational structure of the ministry and is legally affiliated with the minister, and its headquarters must be in the city of Riyadh.

Article 3

The center aims to manage the movement of medical referrals between health facilities in the Kingdom and abroad, follow up the status of the absorptive capacities of these facilities and provide technical support to them in case of need, and harmonize between the concerned entities regarding the eligibility of treatment in order to achieve integration with other relevant entities to facilitate the access of patients to health care at the appropriate time and place.

Article 4

The center may—without prejudice to the mandates of other entities, and in coordination with the concerned entity—carry out all that is necessary to achieve its objectives, including the following:

1․ Setting policies, plans, programs, and initiatives related to the fields of its mandates, and reporting on matters that require the completion of legal procedures in their regard.

2․ Setting standards, procedures, and forms in the fields of its mandate.

3․ Holding conferences, seminars, and workshops relating to the fields of its mandate, and participating in them inside the Kingdom and abroad, in accordance with the established legal procedures.

4․ Setting the procedural and executive rules for air medical evacuation, in accordance with the relevant legal provisions, following up on their implementation, reviewing air medical evacuation requests inside and outside the Kingdom, and deciding on these requests in coordination with the relevant entities.

5․ Organizing the procedures and pathways of medical referrals for treatment inside the Kingdom and abroad, following up on their implementation, and taking the necessary measures in their regard in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

6․ Organizing the procedures related to reviewing the reports of sick leave for civil servants that are inside the Kingdom and whose duration exceeds 30 days, reviewing the reports of sick leave for civil servants that are outside the Kingdom, and taking the necessary measures in their regard in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

7․ Organizing the procedures related to reviewing health disability request reports for civil servants, and taking the necessary measures in their regard in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

8․ Organizing the procedures related to reviewing the reports of requests for medical release submitted by the entity concerned with the condition of imprisoned patients, and recommending the necessary measures in their regard in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

9․ Implementing the decisions issued by the Supreme Medical Authority after their approval by the minister to treat health cases in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

10․ Following up on the implementation of the orders issued regarding the treatment of health cases inside the Kingdom and abroad.

11․ Supervising health attachés and following up on their work.

12․ Following up on the data of health facilities related to the family, to determine their number, and to know the efficiency of their use, their occupancy rate, the bed turnover rate, and the average length of stay.

13․ Supporting and preparing research and studies in the field of its mandates, individually or in conjunction with the relevant entities, and adopting recommendations regarding them.

14․ Working to provide the appropriate investment environment in the fields of its mandates, in coordination with the relevant entities.

15․ Providing services, works, and initiatives relating to the fields of its mandate.

Article 5

1․ The center must have a supervisory committee chaired by the minister and the membership of the following:

(a) A representative from the health services in the Ministry of Defense.

(b) A representative from the medical services in the Ministry of Interior.

(c) A representative from the health affairs in the Ministry of National Guard.

(d) A representative from the ministry.

(e) A representative from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.

(f) A representative from the Health Holding Company.

(g) A representative from the Council of Saudi Chambers (Health Committee).

(h) A representative from the Secretariat General of the Council of Universities Affairs.

(i) A representative from the Saudi Health Council.

(j) A representative from Center for National Health Insurance.

(k) The director.

2․ The term of membership in the committee is three years, renewable once.

3․ The ranks of the representatives of the government agencies must not be less than the 14th rank or its equivalent.

4․ The chairman shall choose his deputy from among the members representing government entities.

Article 6

The committee shall supervise the management of the affairs of the center and conduct its business, and shall take all the necessary decisions to achieve its objectives within the limits provided by the system. In particular, it may carry out the following:

1․ Approving the policies, plans, programs, and initiatives that fall within the fields of the mandates of the center, and reporting on matters that require the completion of legal procedures in their regard.

2․ Approving the standards, procedures, and forms in the fields of mandates of the center.

3․ Reviewing the reports submitted to the center on the progress of work in it and taking the necessary decisions in their regard. The committee may form standing or temporary committees from among its members or others, to which it assigns the tasks it deems fit. The decision to form each committee must specify its chairman, members, and mandates, and it may seek the assistance of whomever it deems fit to perform the tasks entrusted to it.

Article 7

1․ The committee shall meet—periodically—at least twice a year, and whenever the need arises as determined by the chairman, or if requested by at least a third of its members.

2․ The invitation to the meeting must be sent by the chairman or his deputy—in writing—at least seven days before the date of the meeting, and the invitation must include the agenda.

3․ The meetings of the committee must be held at the headquarters of the center, and it is permitted—by a decision by the chairman or his deputy—to hold the meeting in any other place inside the Kingdom.

4․ The validity of the meeting requires the presence of at least a majority of the members, including the chairman or his deputy. Decisions must be issued by at least a majority of the votes of those in attendance. In the event of a tie, the side with which the chairman of the meeting votes prevails.

5․ It is not permitted for any member to abstain from voting, or to authorize another to vote in his absence.

6․ The deliberations and decisions of the committee must be recorded in minutes signed by the chairman of the meeting and the members in attendance. A member may record his objection with reasons in the minutes of the committee meeting.

7․ The committee may invite whomever it deems competent and of expertise to attend its meetings, and to provide information, opinion, and advice, without having the right to vote.

8․ The committee may—when necessary, and at the discretion of the chairman—hold and vote on meetings remotely using technology. Decisions may be made by circulation among the members, and they must be signed to indicate that all members have reviewed them. Decisions issued in this manner are not valid unless they are circulated and voted upon by all members and obtain a majority of their votes. Decisions taken in this manner must be presented to the committee at the first subsequent meeting to be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

9․ The committee must have a secretary appointed by the minister. He shall assume the secretariat of the committee, prepare for the meetings, and record the minutes, deliberations, and decisions. He shall attend the meetings without having the right to vote.

10․ A member shall not disclose any of the work of the center, and this provision must remain in force even after the end of his membership in the committee.

Article 8

The center must have a director chosen by the committee from among the personnel of the ministry or others, whose rank is not less than the 12th rank or its equivalent. He must be responsible for managing the affairs of the center, and his responsibilities must be focused within the limits of the system and the decisions of the committee. He shall undertake the following mandates:

1․ Preparing the policies, plans, programs, and initiatives that fall within the mandate of the center, and submitting them to the committee for consideration and approval.

2․ Preparing the standards, procedures, and forms in the field of mandates of the center, and submitting them to the committee for consideration and approval.

3․ Following up on the implementation of the decisions issued by the committee.

4․ Disbursing from the financial appropriations of the center and taking all financial procedures, in accordance with the approved laws and regulations, and within the limits of the powers delegated to him by the committee.

5․ Preparing a report on the work of the center and its achievements at the end of each financial year, and submitting it to the committee for consideration and approval.

6․ Any other mandate assigned to him by the committee.

The director may delegate some of his mandates to other personnel of the center.

Article 9

Financial allocations must be allocated to the committee within the budget of the ministry, and they must be disbursed by a decision by the chairman.

Article 10

The personnel of the center are subject to the laws and regulations in force in the ministry.

Article 11

The system must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 60 Amending the Notarization Law, the Arbitration Law, and the Advocacy Law

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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 File 77281 received from the Royal Court dated 24 Shawwal 1446 [22 April 2025], which includes the Minister of Justice Telegram 456760739 dated 1 Sha’ban 1445 [11 February 2024], regarding the study of the proposed amendments to the Notarization Law, the Advocacy Law, and the Arbitration Law, in light of the Civil Transactions Law,

after perusal of the Advocacy Law issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 28 Rajab 1422 [15 October 2001],

after perusal of the Arbitration Law issued by Royal Decree D/34 dated 24 Jumada Al-Awwal 1433 [16 April 2012],

after perusal of the Notarization Law issued by Royal Decree D/164 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

after perusal of the Civil Transactions Law issued by Royal Decree D/191 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [18 June 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3668 dated 21 Shawwal 1445 [30 April 2024], Memorandum 2702 dated 5 Sha’ban 1446 [4 February 2025], and Memorandum 3804 dated 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [18 May 2025],

after considering Shura Council Decision 241/22 dated 16 Shawwal 1446 [14 April 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12221 dated 22 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [18 June 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Notarization Law issued by Royal Decree D/164 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 11(6) is amended to read as follows:

6․ Division of common property—including real estate—if they are undisputed, a waqf or will share, a person who does not have capacity or lacks it, or an absentee.

2․ Article 12 is amended to read as follows:

The public notary does not have the mandate to notarize any declaration or contract in which one of the parties does not have capacity or lacks it, is absent, or is an administrator of a waqf or will, except in the following cases:

1․ Acceptance of a gift.

2․ The dispositions of a father regarding the property of his son who does not have capacity or lacks it.

3․ The declaration by a seller of the sale to a testator who does not have capacity or lacks it and his receipt of the price before the death of the testator.

4․ Real estate expropriated for public benefit unless the replacement is real estate.

5․ A lease contract whose duration does not require permission from the competent court.

3․ Article 38 is amended to read as follows:

The duration of a power of attorney is five years from the date of its issuance, unless it is terminated, or one of its parties dies or loses his capacity before the expiry of this period, or if the principal determines its duration to be less than that period.

4․ Article 40(2) is amended to read as follows:

When preparing contract templates, the right of the contracting parties to add any condition or agreement must be taken into account, unless it violates the legal provisions.

Second

The Arbitration Law issued by Royal Decree D/34 dated 24 Jumada Al-Awwal 1433 [16 April 2012] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 10(1) is amended to read as follows:

1․ An agreement to arbitrate is not valid except for those who have the capacity to act, whether they are a natural person or a legal person.

2․ Article 50(1)(b) is amended to read as follows:

(b) If one of the parties to the arbitration agreement at the time of its signing does not have capacity or lacks it, in accordance with the law governing his capacity.

Third

The Advocacy Law issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 28 Rajab 1422 [15 October 2001] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 18 is amended to read as follows:

Advocates registered in the roll of practitioners, and no others, have the right to plead on behalf of others before the courts, the Board of Grievances, or the committees referred to in article 1 of this law. As an exception to this, the following are permitted to plead on behalf of others:

(a) The spouse or in-law of a person, or his relative to the fourth degree.

(b) The legal representative of a legal person.

(c) The guardian, the custodian, and the administrator of a waqf in the cases of guardianship and administration of the waqf that they undertake.

(d) An officer of the Bait Al-Mal in matters within his mandate as stipulated by law.

2․ Article 26 is amended to read as follows:

The fees of an advocate and the method of payment must be determined by an agreement signed with his client. If there is no agreement or if the agreement is invalid, terminated, or rescinded, the court that considered the case shall determine it when they disagree at the request of the lawyer or the client in proportion to the effort made by the lawyer and the benefit that accrued to the client.

This provision also applies if any sub-lawsuit arises from the original lawsuit.

A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 20 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 15 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/14 Approving the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis

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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 [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 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 333/33 dated 27 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [23 June 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 42 dated 13 Muharram 1447 [13 August 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The entry into force of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—does not prejudice the following:

1․ Real estate property rights that have been legally established for a non-Saudi and for a legal person before the entry into force of its provisions.

2․ The legal provisions that prevent the ownership of real estate in specific places, areas, and locations, taking into account the provisions of paragraph 1 of this clause.

Third

Royal Decree 44 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1377 [16 June 1958] is hereby repealed.

Fourth

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 19 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 14 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5098 issued on 25 July 2025.

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