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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 15 Assigning the Ministry of Education the Task of Supervising the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 67225 dated 16 Ramadan 1446 [16 March 2025], which includes Ministry of Education Telegram 21935 dated 25 Safar 1443 [15 September 2021], regarding the proposal for the Ministry of Education to undertake the tasks of technical supervision and development of the boy scouts association,

after perusal of the Law of Civil Associations and Institutions issued by Royal Decree D/8 dated 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015],

after perusal of the Constitution of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association issued by Royal Decree D/83 dated 25 Rajab 1439 [11 April 2018],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3136 dated 20 Shawwal 1444 [25 April 2023], Memorandum 4364 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [25 June 2024], Memorandum 1783 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [19 November 2024], and Memorandum 2686 dated 4 Sha’ban 1446 [19 March 2025],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 37/46/M dated 26 Muharram 1446 [2 August 2024],

after considering Shura Council Decision 227/21 dated 10 Ramadan 1446 [19 March 2025],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10162 dated 16 Shawwal 1446 [25 April 2025],

hereby decides

First

1․ The Ministry of Education is hereby the technical supervisory entity—in light of the Law of Civil Associations and Institutions issued by Royal Decree D/8 dated 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015]—of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association.

2․ The Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association shall take the views of the technical supervisory entity of the association before allowing any governmental or civil entity or body to practice scouting activity under article 5(1) of the constitution of the association issued by Royal Decree D/83 dated 25 Rajab 1439 [11 April 2018].

Second

Clause Third of Royal Decree D/83 dated 25 Rajab 1439 [11 April 2018] issued regarding the approval of the Constitution of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association is hereby amended to read as follows:

1․ As an exception to the provisions of article 21 of the constitution referred to in clause First, the first board of directors of the association must be formed of nine members for a period of three years as follows:

(a) Five members appointed by an order of the Prime Minister, based on a nomination by the Minister of Education, including the chairman of the board.

(b) Four members elected by the general meeting in accordance with article 21(1) of the constitution mentioned to in clause First.

The term of this board may be extended by an order of the Prime Minister, for a similar period and for one time only.

2․ The existing board of directors of the association—at the time of entry into force of the law—shall continue to perform the tasks entrusted to it, until a new board of directors is formed in accordance with paragraph 1 of this clause.

3․ The board of directors—mentioned in paragraph 2 above—shall invite the general meeting to convene within 120 days to elect the members mentioned in paragraph 1(b) above.

4․ The entry into force of the law—mentioned in clause First—does not prejudice the continuation of the membership of the members of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association before the entry into force of that law.

A draft royal decree has been prepared with the provisions of clause Second, in the form attached to this.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 6 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 1 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 13 Amending Council of Ministers Decision 532 dated 4 Rajab 1445 [16 January 2024]

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 44375 dated 14 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [28 December 2023], which includes the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 86905 dated 11 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [25 December 2023], regarding the study of the suitability of the number of official holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha holidays, with a minimum of 4 working days and a maximum of 5 working days, for those subject to the Civil Service Law and the Labor Law in government entities that apply the Civil Service Law,

after perusal of the Financial Rights and Benefits Regulation approved by Royal Order O/28 dated 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1432 [23 February 2011],

after perusal of the Civil Service Law issued by Royal Decree D/49 dated 10 Rajab 1397 [26 June 1977],

after perusal of the Labor Law issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 23 Sha’ban 1426 [27 September 2005],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 532 dated 4 Rajab 1445 [16 January 2024],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3288 dated 11 Ramadan 1445 [21 March 2024] and Memorandum 638 dated 22 Safar 1446 [26 August 2024],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 4-5/46/R dated 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [4 October 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 9549 dated 25 Ramadan 1446 [25 March 2025],

hereby decides

Council of Ministers Decision 532 dated 4 Rajab 1445 [16 January 2024] is hereby amended as follows:

First

Clause Fifth is hereby amended to read as follows:

The provisions of the previous clauses do not apply to those subject to the Labor Law in government entities that apply the Civil Service Law, except for those contracted with in accordance with the Rules for Exercising the Functions of the Positions of Undersecretaries and Assistant Undersecretaries issued by Council of Ministers Decision 466 dated 29 Sha’ban 1439 [15 May 2018] and those contracted with in accordance with the Rules Governing the Competencies and Contractors Program issued by Council of Ministers Decision 59 dated 18 Muharram 1444 [16 August 2022], to whom the limits of the Eid holidays mentioned in clause First of this decision apply. A senior official in the entity may transfer them to remote work during the period exceeding 5 working days during which civil officers enjoy the Eid holidays.

Second

Clause Sixth is hereby added with the following text:

The Minister of Finance and the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development shall determine the other categories of contractors subject to the Labor Law in government entities that apply the Civil Service Law not mentioned in clause Fifth of this decision, to apply the limits of Eid holidays mentioned in clause First of this decision to them and the power of the senior official specified in clause Fifth of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 6 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 1 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5096 issued on 11 July 2025.

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Laws and Regulations

Amending the Executive Regulation of the Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances

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Rules for Reviewing Cases to Annul Decisions Related to the Application of the Provisions of Emergency Orders

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 1/4600825389 Adopting the Regulation of Heads of Crafts and Vocations and Their Deputies

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

and based on the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977], and the provisions of article 5(14) of the law which stipulates “supervising the elections and nomination of heads of crafts and vocations, monitoring their work, and resolving disputes that occur between them”,

hereby decides

First

The Regulation of Elections of Heads of Crafts and Vocations and Their Deputies is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

This regulation repeals all relevant provisions and decisions in conflict with it.

Third

This regulation must be published in the official gazette and the website of the ministry, and comes into force after the lapse of 90 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Fourth

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 26 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5096 issued on 11 July 2025.

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The Regulation of Elections of Heads of Crafts and Vocations and Their Deputies

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King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority: Decision 000829-25-001 Approving the Amendment to the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area

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The Chief Executive Officer of the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, after perusal of the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision D-1-T 9/45 dated 27 Rajab 1445 [8 February 2024],

based on article 9 of the controls, which stipulates that “the authority shall review these controls periodically and update them—when needed—with the approval of the chief executive officer and the notification of the board of directors of the authority”,

and given the need of the authority to regulate the visiting of the Dahna Area,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The amendment of the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area adopted by the board of directors of the authority Decision D-1-T 9/45 dated 27 Rajab 1445 [8 February 2024] as amended by Administrative Decision 000034-25-001 dated 1 January 2025 is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This decision comes into force on its date, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act by virtue of it.

May Allah provide success.

Chief Executive Officer of the
King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority
Maher bin Abdullah Al-Gothmi

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5095 issued on 4 July 2025.

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The Controls for Visting the Saman and Dahna Areas Within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 1603-99-1446 Implementing the Twenty-Third Phase of Linking Electronic Invoicing Systems

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The Governor of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision 2-6-20 dated 4 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [18 November 2020] and based on article 6(a) of the mentioned regulation,

and after perusal of Administrative Decision 19821 dated 15 Shawwal 1442 [27 May 2021] and its amendments, including the approval of the controls, requirements, technical specifications, and procedural rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation,

hereby decides

First

Taking into account the provisions of the commitment decisions to link the electronic invoicing systems previously issued by the authority, all persons subject to the electronic invoicing regulation whose annual revenues subject to value added tax for the year 2022, 2023, or 2024 exceed 750,000 (seven hundred and fifty thousand) Riyals shall commit to linking their electronic invoicing systems, sending electronic invoices and electronic notices, and sharing their data with the authority—the twenty-third phase of linking electronic invoicing systems with the systems of the authority—as of 1 January 2026, and until the latest of 31 March 2026.

Second

The authority shall notify persons who meet the criteria stipulated in this decision using the means of communication approved by the authority within the specified time period.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those required to implement it, and comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Governor
Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi

Issued on: 27 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 23 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5094 issued on 27 June 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision T/15/25/1 Adopting the Technical Manual for External Lighting Requirements

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The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of clauses Third and Fourth of Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [26 August 2020],

after perusal of article 7(4) and (20) of the System of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate issued by virtue of clause First of the mentioned Royal Order,

after perusal of article 5(3) of the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977],

after perusal of articles 2 and 3 of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Council of Ministers Decision 92 dated 5 Safar 1442 [23 September 2020],

in implementation of the strategic objectives of the commission in developing its geographical scope and upgrading the works and services provided in it,

and desiring to reduce visual distortion, preserve visual identity, and protect the night environment,

hereby decides

First

The Technical Manual for External Lighting Requirements is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The fine for violations resulting from non-compliance with the technical manual referred to in clause First of this decision must be as follows:

Violation Unit Person responsible for the violation Extent of impact Warning Corrective grace period after warning Fine in Riyal Procedure in case of repetition Notes
Violation of the provisions of the Technical Manual for External Lighting For one building Owner Non-grievous Applicable 14 days 3,000 Double the fine With correction/removal of the violation at the expense of the violator*

*Subject to article 3.2 of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4300204526 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [18 October 2021].

Third

This decision must be applied in phases announced on the website of the authority, and a time limit must be specified for each phase prior to its application, provided that it is not less than 30 days.

Fourth

The provisions of this decision do not prejudice the validity of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4300204526 dated 13 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [19 October 2021], and the Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Ministerial Decision 4400905854 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [8 June 2023], to the degree that they do not contradict with the provisions of this decision.

Fifth

This decision must be published with the technical manual in the official gazette and the website of the authority, and comes into force on the date of entry into force of the first phase.

Sixth

The authority shall take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the implementation of the provisions of this decision.

Seventh

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

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 22 June 2025

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

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