Issued by …
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,
based on the powers granted to him by law,
based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], in exception to article 2(3) and article 3(2) of the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for Extracting Non-Potable Water (Water Dispensers and Water Tanks) and Classifying Their Violations issued by Ministerial Decision 5217633 dated 25 Rajab 1445 [6 February 2024],
and based on the matters presented by the undersecretary of the ministry for water Letter 5258188 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [1 January 2025], which includes the appropriateness of permitting the issuance of licenses for extracting non-potable water through water dispensers (for those who do not own ownership deeds),
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Mechanism Governing the Issuance of Licenses for Extracting Non-Potable Water Through Water Dispensers (for Those Who Do Not Own Ownership Deeds) is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
This decision is effective for a period of three years, and the licenses issued by virtue of it must not be renewed unless there is an ownership deed, as of the date of its publication in the official gazette. It must be communicated to those concerned to implement and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley
Issued on: 19 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 19 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5065 issued on 17 January 2025.
Issued by Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15165315
The Mechanism Governing the Issuance of Licenses for Extracting Non-Potable Water Through Existing Water Dispensers for Those Who Do Not Own Ownership Deeds:
1․ The water dispenser must be present before the publication of this mechanism in the official gazette, as received from the branches of the ministry.
2․ The owner of the water dispenser must have a verified announcement on the Ehkaam platform.
3․ The owner of the water dispenser shall complete the other conditions and controls for the construction of other non-potable water dispensers provided in Ministerial Decision 5217633 dated 25 Rajab 1445 [6 February 2024].
4․ The well/wells supplying the water dispensers must not be dug in the pathway of a wadi.
5. A signature of declaration from the owner of the water dispenser with the following:
(a) His announcement on the Ehkaam platform has not been decided on until the date of submitting the application.
(b) Obtaining a license to construct a water dispenser does not result in any financial obligations on the ministry, if he is unable to prove ownership.
(c) The land on which the water dispenser is constructed is not the result of encroachments or unlawful constructions on the lands of others.
(d) Obtaining a license to construct a water dispenser is not considered evidence of ownership.
(e) The ministry has the right to suspend the practice of the activity in the event of an impact on neighboring wells or a violation of the terms and conditions of the license.
(f) The ministry has the right to suspend the practice of the activity in the event of issues arising from legal claims on the site.
(g) The ministry has the right to suspend the practice of the activity in the event of a change in the type of the water that makes it no longer compatible with the quality standards of non-potable water.
(h) Removing the water dispenser and backfilling the well at his expense in the event that the approval for ownership is not issued by the Ehkaam platform.
6․ This mechanism is effective for a period of 3 years from the date of its publication in the official gazette, and is not subject to renewal unless an ownership deed is present.
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5065 issued on 17 January 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 31276 dated 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [3 November 2024], which includes the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Telegram 4500302236 dated 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [9 December 2023] regarding government entities violations of the Law of Municipal Licensing Procedures and the Regulation on the Penalties for Municipal Violations,
after perusal of the Law of Municipal Licensing Procedures issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 23 Ramadan 1435 [20 July 2014],
after perusal of the Regulation of Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Council of Ministers Decision 92 dated 5 Safar 1442 [22 September 2020],
after perusal of Memorandum 63 dated 4 Muharram 1446 [10 July 2024] and Memorandum 888 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [15 September 2024] prepared by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers,
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 125/46/M dated 26 Muharram 1446 [1 August 2024],
after considering Shura Council Decision 56/6 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [28 October 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5734 dated 3 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [4 December 2024],
hereby decides
First
The government entity is exempted from penalties and fines resulting from its violation of the Law of the Municipal Licensing Procedures—issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 23 Ramadan 1435 [20 July 2014]—if it corrects this violation within one year from the date of this decision. The Minister of Municipalities and Housing may extend the period for another year.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
Second
The government entity is exempted from penalties and fines resulting from its violation of the Regulation on the Penalties for Municipal Violations—issued by the Council of Ministers Decision 92 dated 5 Safar 1442 [22 September 2020]—if it corrects this violation within one year from the date of this decision. The Minister of Municipalities and Housing may extend the period for another year.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 14 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 14 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5068 issued on 7 February 2025.
Issued on: 14 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 14 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020],
and after perusal of the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Water Letter 25158203 dated 1 Rajab 1446 [1 January 2025] to which the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the Use of Surface Water Sources and Classifying Their Violations and the reports for policing their violations are attached,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the Use of Surface Water Sources and Classifying Their Violations are hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
The reports for policing the violations of the use of surface water sources are hereby approved in the four forms attached to this decision.
Third
The Office of the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Water shall update the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the Use of Surface Water Sources and Classifying Their Violations and the reports for policing their violations, make the exemption it deems appropriate in accordance with the Water Law and its executive regulation, and submit them for approval.
Fourth
This decision comes into force on the date of its publication on the official gazette, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it and act by virtue of it, and it hereby repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley
Issued on: 14 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 14 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
Issued on: 12 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 12 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services,
based on the powers granted to him by law,
after perusal of the Law of Public Transport on Roads of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued by Royal Decree D/25 dated 21 Jumada Al-Thani 1397 [7 June 1977],
after perusal of the System of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,
after perusal of Decision 13/41/1 dated 27 Muharram 1441 [26 September 2019] approving the Regulation Governing the Activity of Taxi, Taxi Broker, and Routing, and its amendments,
after perusal of Decision 1327 dated 13 Shawwal 1444 [3 May 2023], suspending the receipt of applications for licensing and adding cars in the public taxi activity in Makkah Al-Mukarramah,
after perusal of Board of Directors of the Authority Decision 6/8/2023/3 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa ’dah 1444 [8 June 2023],
and after perusal of Acting President of the Transport General Authority Letter 2882/46/1 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [26 December 2024],
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The receipt of applications for licensing and adding cars in the public taxi activity in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, as part of the public taxi vehicle service operation contracts in Makkah Al-Mukarramah City, is hereby resumed, provided that prior approval is obtained from the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites.
Second
The validity of the approval mentioned in clause First of this decision is a condition for the validity and renewal of the license. In the event of a breach of this, the license must be suspended in coordination with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites.
Third
This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Fourth
This decision must be published in the official gazette.
Fifth
The Acting President of the General Authority for Transport shall take the necessary measures to implement the decision.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Transport and Logistics Services
Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser
Issued on: 12 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 12 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
