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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 752/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Tourist Accommodation Facility Regulation

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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],

after perusal of the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2289 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

All licensees operating a tourist hospitality facility whose licenses are valid before the entry into force of the regulation referred to in clause First of this decision shall rectify their status in accordance with the mechanism attached to this decision within 90 days from the date of its entry into force.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on 26 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 1 July 2027, and repeals all provisions in conflict with it.

Fourth

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 17 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 30 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization: Decision Adding a Standard Specification to the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices

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The board being the competent authority to manage the affairs of the authority and to conduct its business, and shall take all necessary decisions to achieve its purposes within the limits of the provisions of this statute,

and based on executive committee Decision 01/59/2026 dated 7 July 2026 regarding the approval to postpone the application of Standard SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)”,

hereby decides

First

The list of standard specifications in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023 is hereby updated by adding Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)” in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-01.

Adding Specifications to Annex 1 of the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices
No Approved Saudi Standard Number
(To be updated/added)
Approved Saudi Standard Number Saudi Standard Title
(Arabic/English)
Type of Standard Date of Application
1 SASO 2944:2023 SASO 2944:2023 Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements
for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)
Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls
Prepared 1 January 2028

Second

The date of application of Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for eCall”, referred to in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Electric Vehicles” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023, is hereby amended to be binding on all types of vehicle models starting from 1 January 2028, in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-02.

Amending the Date of Application of a Standard Specification in a Technical Regulation
No Approved Saudi Standard Number Saudi Standard Title
(Arabic/English)
Type of Standard Previous Date of Application New Date of Application
1 SASO 2944:2023 Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements
for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)
Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls
Prepared 1 January 2027 1 January 2028
On all types of vehicle models

May Allah provide success.

For more details and to view the approved technical regulations, please refer to the website of the Authority www.saso.gov.sa.

Issued on: 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 28 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5179 issued on 28 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services: Decision 1/48/49 Extending the Deadline Granted to All Road Transport Establishments

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The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of clause Third of Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

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,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger Transport by Buses, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger Transport by Buses, both issued by board of directors Decision 10/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

and after perusal of board of directors Decision 11/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

The grace period granted to all carriage by land on roads establishments under clause First of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 11/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026], exempting them from the requirement stipulated in the executive regulations of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025], to include the names of newly established activities in the commercial registrations as a requirement for obtaining a license, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Second

The grace period stipulated in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger by Buses for article 23(1)(d) of the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger Transport by Buses, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Third

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

Fourth

The original copy of this decision must be sent to the President of the Transport General Authority to notify him and to take the necessary measures to implement its provisions.

May Allah provide success.

The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority

Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser

Issued on: 14 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 27 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 260 Approving the Unified Law for Voluntary Work in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf

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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 84549 dated 23 Shawwal 1447 [11 April 2026], regarding the draft Unified Law for Voluntary Work in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of the Law of Voluntary Work issued by Royal Decree D/70 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1441 [22 January 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3703 dated 23 Shawwal 1445 [2 May 2024], Memo 3689 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [5 May 2025], Memo 4000 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [13 May 2026], Memo 374 dated 6 Safar 1448 [20 July 2026], Minutes 152 dated 26 Sha’ban 1446 [25 February 2025], and Minutes 54 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [9 October 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1753/46/M dated 17 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [15 May 2025],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 13547 dated 27 Sha’ban 1447 [15 February 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 309/25 dated 19 Shawwal 1447 [7 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1925 dated 18 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Unified Law of Voluntary Work in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in its 44th session held on 5 December 2023.

Second

The implementation of article 14 of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be after the completion of the necessary legal procedures.

Third

The National Center for Non-Profit Sector is hereby the competent entity referred to in the provisions of the law referred to in clause First of this decision.

Fourth

The law—referred to in clause First of this decree—hereby replaces the Law of Voluntary Work issued by Royal Decree D/70 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1441 [22 January 2020].

A draft royal decree has been prepared regarding the provisions of clauses First and Fourth of this decision, in the form attached to this.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 25 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

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The National Policy for Promoting Ambulatory Safety in Public Places and Workplaces

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 262 Approving the National Policy for Promoting Ambulatory Safety in Public Places and Workplaces

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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 the Secretariat of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs File 396 dated 5 Muharram 1448 [20 June 2026], which includes the Minister of Health, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Health in All Policies Telegram 91659 dated 23 Ramadan 1447 [12 March 2026], regarding the draft National Policy for Enhancing Emergency Safety in Public Places and Workplaces,

after perusal of the mentioned draft policy,

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 5-12/47/R dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [11 June 2026],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 297 dated 29 Muharram 1448 [14 July 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1924 dated 18 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026],

hereby decides

The National Policy for Enhancing Emergency Safety in Public Places and Workplaces is hereby approved in the form attached, taking into account the following:

1. The implementation of the policy must be without prejudice to the legal procedures and requirements.

2. The state must not bear any additional financial burdens resulting from the implementation of the policy.

3. In the event that the policy includes additional costs for the private sector, the necessary action in regard to it must be completed in light of the relevant legal procedures.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 25 August 2026

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

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 263 Prohibiting the Notarization of Real Estate Transactions Transferring Ownership of Land Except After Verifying the Payment of the Due Fees

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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 88567 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [24 April 2026], which includes the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Letter 4700190679 dated 22 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [14 September 2025], regarding the noble directive not to notarize any real estate transaction, whether by sale, mortgage, or otherwise, on lands subject to idle lands fees,

after perusal of the Idle Lands and Vacant Real Estate Fees Law issued by Royal Decree D/4 dated 12 Safar 1437 [24 November 2015],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2269 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [11 December 2025], Memo 2996 dated 24 Sha’ban 1447 [12 February 2026], Memo 56 dated 6 Muharram 1448 [21 June 2026], Memo 484 dated 14 Safar 1448 [28 July 2026], Memo 674 dated 30 Safar 1448 [13 August 2026], and Memo 772 dated 7 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [20 August 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 27-4/48/I dated 26 Muharram 1448 [11 July 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2657 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [23 August 2026],

hereby decides

First

No real estate transaction transferring ownership of land subject to the provisions of the Idle Lands and Vacant Real Estate Fees Law issued by Royal Decree D/4 dated 12 Safar 1437 [24 November 2015] must be notarized until after verifying the payment of the fees due on it.

The ministerial committee—stipulated in article 14 of the mentioned law—may take whatever measures it deems necessary to achieve the objectives of the law.

Second

The notarization of a real estate transaction not transferring ownership of land subject to the provisions of the Idle Lands and Vacant Real Estate Fees Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be in a manner that ensures the preservation of the right of the state to collect the fees due and in a manner that does not affect the development of that land.

The ministerial committee stipulated in article 14 of the mentioned law shall establish the controls and procedures governing the provisions of this decision.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 25 August 2026

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

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services: Decision 1/48/47 Extending the Deadline Mentioned in the Mechanism for the Adjustment of the Status of Road Transport Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-commercial Purposes

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The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of clause Third of Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

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,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, both issued by the board of directors Decision 1/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, both issued by the board of directors Decision 2/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of board of directors Decision 2/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026],

and after perusal of board of directors Decision 3/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, in accordance with article 10(9) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Second

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, for article 11(5) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, with regard to changing the type of registration from private transport to public transport, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Third

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, for article 20(5) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Fourth

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, for article 20(1) of the Executive Regulation for Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Fifth

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

Sixth

The original copy of this decision must be sent to the President of the Transport General Authority to notify him and to take the necessary measures to implement its provisions.

May Allah provide success.

The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority
Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser

Issued on: 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 19 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 246 Abolishing the Murasalat Platform

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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 45945 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [26 November 2025], which includes the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital Government Authority Telegram 3068 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [23 November 2025], regarding the suspension and permanent closure of the “Murasalat” platform and the establishment and development of the “National Government Correspondence Platform”,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 456 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [31 December 2024],

after perusal of Royal Order 50359 dated 3 Ramadan 1442 [15 April 2021],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3676 dated 3 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [20 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1744/47/M dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [14 May 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 920 dated 23 Muharram 1448 [8 July 2026],

hereby decides

First

The “Murasalat” platform is hereby abolished.

Second

Clause First(3) of Council of Ministers Decision 456 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [31 December 2024] is hereby repealed.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 18 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5179 issued on 28 August 2026.

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The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts

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