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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 222 Abolishing the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Regions in Jazan

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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 Royal Court File 59288 dated 24 Rajab 1447 [13 January 2026], which includes the Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan Region Telegram 187932 dated 16 Rajab 1447 [5 January 2026], regarding the abolition of the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan Region,

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the Strategic Office for the Development of Jazan Region issued by Council of Ministers Decision 626 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [14 June 2022],

after perusal of Royal Order 3/S/19945 dated 20 Sha’ban 1396 [16 August 1976],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 281 dated 29 Muharram 1448 [14 July 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1745/47/M dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [14 May 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1512 dated 9 Safar 1448 [23 July 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan, established by Royal Order 3/S/19945 dated 20 Sha’ban 1396 [16 August 1976], is hereby abolished.

Second

The tasks related to strategic planning and development coordination at the regional level, projects, and initiatives of a developmental nature, and the associated documents and records are hereby transferred to the Strategic Office for the Development of Jazan Region.

Third

The tasks related to agricultural, environmental, and water activities are hereby transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, including the task of reducing and eliminating khat cultivation within its executive plans without prejudice to the mandates of other concerned agencies, and the Ministry of Finance must be coordinated with on the mechanism for providing the necessary financial support.

Fourth

A committee must be formed under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive Officer of the Strategic Office for the Development of Jazan Region, with the membership of high-level representatives from the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the Ministry of Finance, and the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan, to develop an implementation plan and timeline not exceeding six months for the implementation of the provisions of clauses First, Second, and Third of this decision, and to implement it after its approval.

Fifth

The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Ministry of Finance, shall make the necessary arrangements to address the situation of the personnel of the authority after its abolition by transferring or redeploying them to the ministry or its associated entities.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 28 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 11 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision 48118 Licensing the Practice of Grazing Activities in the Regions Within the Geographical Jurisdiction of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula

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The Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020], which stipulates in clause First of it the approval of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, in the form attached to the exalted order,

and based on the provisions of clauses Third and Fourth of the mentioned royal order,

based on the provisions of article 4(7) of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, issued by virtue of clause First of the mentioned exalted royal order,

based on article 30 of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

after perusal of article 7 and article 9(14) of the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas issued by Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Decision 48824/1/1443 dated 5 Safar 1443 [12 September 2021],

after perusal of clause 62 of the Strategic Authorities Matrix issued by the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Decision T/26/25 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [10 November 2025],

and based on the strategic objectives of the commission relating to the conservation of protected areas, and in a manner that contributes to the protection of lands and ecosystems within the reserves,

hereby decides

First

The practice of grazing activities in protected areas within the geographical scope of the jurisdiction of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula is hereby licensed in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Submitting the license application in accordance with the form specified by the commission for this purpose.

2. That the license applicant is a Saudi national.

3. Submitting proof of residence in Ula Governorate for a period of not less than one calendar year preceding the date of submitting the application, by means of certified official documents.

4. Submitting proof of the numbering of livestock in accordance with the procedures of the commission.

5. Providing proof of the health safety of livestock and accompanying animals, if any, in accordance with the procedures of the commission.

6. The period for each license must not exceed one Gregorian year.

7. That grazing takes place in the locations, areas, and times specified and published by the commission.

Second

Without prejudice to the provisions of article 7(5) of the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas, license applications, decisions on them, and the license period are hereby subject to the status of the protected area and its capacity, in a manner that achieves the objectives of protecting and preserving the environment.

Third

The provisions of clause First hereby apply to the following protected areas: Wadi Nakhlah, Hira Awird, Ghrameel, Hira Zabin, and any areas added to them in the future by a decision announced on the website of the commission or any other means it deems appropriate.

Fourth

The licensee shall comply with the provisions of the Environment Law, the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas, and the instructions issued by the commission or any of the relevant government entities.

Fifth

The commission shall publish the procedures for obtaining a license through its website or by any other means it deems appropriate.

Sixth

The chief executive officer may amend the conditions referred to in clause First or add to them as needed, and announce this on the website of the commission.

Seventh

This decision must be published on the website of the commission, and comes into force after the lapse of 60 days from the date of its publication. The chief executive officer may extend the mentioned period, when necessary, for a similar period.

Eighth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula
Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/57 Recomposing the Council of Ministers

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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,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Royal Orders O/61 and O/62 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [27 September 2022] issued regarding the formation of the Council of Ministers, and the relevant royal orders,

and after perusal of article 9 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993], which stipulates that the term of the Council of Ministers must not exceed four years, during which it must be recomposed by royal order,

We hereby order the following

First

The Council of Ministers is hereby recomposed under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Crown Prince, and with its current members.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/59 Relieving the Chairman of the Capital Market Authority Board and Appointing a Chairman of the Capital Market Authority Board with the Rank of Minister

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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,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Grade issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

after perusal of the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree D/30 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1424 [31 July 2003],

after perusal of Royal Order O/387 dated 18 Shawwal 1446 [16 April 2025],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Quweiz, Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority, is hereby relieved of his position.

Second

Mr Mazen bin Turki bin Abdullah Al-Sudairy is hereby appointed Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority with the rank of minister.

Third

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/58 Relieving the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority and Appointing a Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority

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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,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of the Statute of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 15 Ramadan 1442 [27 April 2021],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/2 dated 4 Muharram 1442 [23 August 2020],

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Khorayef, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, is hereby relieved of his position.

Second

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud is hereby appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority.

Third

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/57 Recomposing the Council of Ministers

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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,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Royal Orders O/61 and O/62 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [27 September 2022] issued regarding the formation of the Council of Ministers, and the relevant royal orders,

and after perusal of article 9 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993], which stipulates that the term of the Council of Ministers must not exceed four years, during which it must be reconstituted by royal order,

We hereby order the following

First

The Council of Ministers is hereby recomposed under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Crown Prince, and with its current members.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

Rules for Auditors of Entities Subject to the Supervision of the Capital Market Authority

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Ministerial Decision

Capital Market Authority: Decision 3/106/2026 Adopting the Amendment to the Rules for the Registration of Auditors of Entities Subject to the Authority’s Supervision

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The Board of the Capital Market Authority,

based on the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree D/30 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1424 [31 July 2003],

hereby decides

(a) The amendment to the Rules for Registering Account Auditors of Establishments Subject to the Supervision of the Authority is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached, and its name is amended to become the “Rules for Account Auditors of Establishments Subject to the Supervision of the Authority”. It comes into force from the date of its publication.

(b) The content of paragraph (a) of this decision must be announced on the websites of the authority and the Saudi Tadawul Company.

Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Quweiz

Issued on: 29 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 12 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5191 issued on 23 October 2026.

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The Government Tenders and Procurement Law

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Royal Decree D/76 Approving the Government Tenders and Procurement 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 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 373/31 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [18 May 2026],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 199 dated 21 Safar 1448 [4 August 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The Government Tenders and Procurement Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The consideration of requests for the extension of contracts and the handling of cases of delay in implementation prior to the entry into force of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] must be in accordance with its provisions.

Third

Subject to the provisions of clause Second of this decree, and without prejudice to the provisions of clause Fifth of Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] hereby applies to government works and procurement that are floated during the validity of that law. As an exception to this, the Minister of Finance may apply some of the provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—to works and procurement floated during the validity of the law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], in accordance with a mechanism he establishes, without prejudice to the procedures taken in respect of those works and procurement before the entry into force of the law referred to in clause First of this decree.

Fourth

The exemptions issued to government entities from the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] in accordance with article 95 of it, as well as the exemptions specified for a period or related to a specific project until its completion, and the exemptions issued to each of the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Central Bank, hereby continue.

Fifth

The regulations referred to in article 96 of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], and in respect of which Council of Ministers Decisions 245 dated 29 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [26 November 2019] and 537 dated 21 Sha’ban 1441 [14 April 2020] are issued, hereby continue to apply.

Sixth

Clause Third of Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], amended by Royal Decree D/123 dated 9 Rajab 1445 [21 January 2024], hereby continues to apply.

Seventh

The Minister of Finance is hereby granted the authority to make exceptions to the provisions of the law referred to in clause First of this decree, which cannot be applied when applying the rules of profit sharing referred to in clause First of Royal Decree D/33 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [18 November 2021], for a period of three years.

Eighth

Subject to the provisions of article 43 of the law referred to in clause First of this decree, the owner of the strategy or initiative may participate in the discussions for the examination of bids in the tenders for projects and programs financed through the financial item for the strategies, programs, plans, and transformation initiatives of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and it has the same authorities as the members of the bid opening and evaluation committee.

Ninth

The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 27 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 10 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5180 issued on 4 September 2026.