The Council of Ministers,
after perusal, in its session chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court 33462 dated 9 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [11 November 2024], which includes the National Security Advisor Telegram 524 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [7 November 2024], regarding the addition of the Minister of Defense to the membership of the Board of Directors of the National Emergency Management Authority,
after perusal of the System of the National Emergency Management Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 296 dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [15 October 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4924 dated 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [17 November 2024],
hereby decides
The Minister of Defense is hereby added to the membership of the Board of Directors of the National Emergency Management Authority referred to in article 6 of the system of the authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 296 dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [15 October 2024].
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 19 November 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5071 issued on 16 February 2025.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal, in its session chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of Royal Court File 28238 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [31 October 2023], which includes the Chairman of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Letter 3014 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [26 October 2023] regarding the draft Organizational Arrangements for the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and the draft Organizational Arrangements for the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque,
after perusal of the aforementioned draft organizational arrangements,
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 61 dated 21 Muharram 1445 [8 August 2023],
after perusal of Memorandum 1214 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [26 October 2023], Memorandum 2283 dated 22 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [4 January 2024], Memorandum 3103 dated 26 Sha’ban 1445 [7 March 2024], Memorandum 832 dated 7 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [11 September 2024], and Memorandum 1680 dated 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [14 November 2024] prepared by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers,
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 821/46/M dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [15 November 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4987 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [18 November 2024],
hereby decides
First
The Organizational Arrangements for the Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and the Organizational Arrangements for the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque are hereby approved in the forms attached to this decision.
Second
In exception to the provisions of article 9(2) of the Organizational Arrangements for the Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque referred to in clause First of this decision, the first fiscal year of the presidency begins from the date of entry into force of the arrangements and ends at the end of the following fiscal year of the state.
Third
The Presidency of the Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque and the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque shall prepare a draft of their system within a period not exceeding nine months from the date of issuance of this decision, and refer it to the committee referred to in clause Fourth of this decision, taking into account the results of implementing the organizational arrangements for the presidency and the authority—referred to in clause First of this decision—and the difficulties and challenges they faced and the decisions reached by that committee.
Fourth
A temporary committee is hereby formed as follows:
1․ A chair appointed by an order by the Prime Minister.
2․ A representative of the Ministry of Finance.
3․ A representative of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
4․ A representative of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites appointed by the chairman of the board of directors of the commission.
5․ A representative of the Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
6․ A representative of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
The function of the committee is as follows:
(a) Following up on the exercise by the Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque of their competences provided in their organizational arrangements—referred to in clause First of this decision–, working to address any difficulties and challenges that emerge, and resolving any problem that arises between them in a manner that achieves the goals and objectives stipulated in those arrangements. Its decisions are issued by a majority of the committee members, and in the case of a tie, the vote of the chair prevails.
(b) Reviewing the draft systems to be prepared in accordance with clause Third of this decision, and inserting any amendments that it sees to either of them, and suggesting matters it deems appropriate regarding them, in preparation for their submission by the chairman of the committee within a period not exceeding three months from the date of their referral to it in order to complete the legal procedures regarding them.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 19 November 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5059 issued on 6 December 2024.
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, Royal Court File 31832 dated 29 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [13 November 2023], which includes Minister of Energy Telegram 1610 dated 24 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [8 November 2023], regarding the request to add a representative,
from the Ministry of Energy to the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,
after perusal of the System of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013]
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 1354 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [22 October 2024],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1419/45/M dated 5 Sha’ban 1445 [15 February 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4373 dated 30 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [2 November 2024],
hereby decides
Article 5 of the System of the General Transport Authority, issued by Council of Ministers Decisions 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] is hereby amended, by adding a representative from the Ministry of Energy to the membership of the Board of Directors of the General Transport Authority, and rearranging the subparagraphs of paragraph One of this article accordingly.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 19 November 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5059 issued on 6 December 2024.
The Minister of Municipalities and Housing, based on the powers granted to him by law, after perusal of article 13(b) of the Public Utilities Protection Law issued by Royal Decree D/62 dated 20 Dhu Al-Hijja 1405 [5 September 1985], which stipulates that “compensation must be determined, fines must be imposed, and the amount of the fine must be specified for each violation within its maximum limit stipulated in this law, in accordance with rules issued by the competent minister,” and article 14 of the law which stipulates that “the ministers concerned with implementing this law shall issue, each within the limits of his competences, the decisions necessary for its implementation.”
and after perusal of the Regulation of Violations and the Amount of Fines for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Facilities and the Rules for Controlling Them issued by Ministerial Decision 52240 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1419 [7 April 1999],
hereby decides
First
The Executive Regulation of the Public Utilities Protection Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
This decision hereby repeals the Regulation of Violations and the Amount of Fines for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Facilities and the Rules for Controlling Them issued by Ministerial Decision 52240 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1419 [7 April 1999],
Third
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail
Issued on: 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 17 November 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5062 issued on 27 December 2024.
The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,
based on the powers granted to him by law, based on article 48 of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020], and Royal Order 32043 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [29 November 2022] stipulating the review of laws, regulations, decisions, and their equivalent relating to violations and punishments, and Council of Ministers Decision 406 dated 14 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [27 November 2023] Approving the System of the General Organization for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea, and after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Environmental Inspection and Audit of the Environment Law issued by Ministerial Decision 393691/1/1442 dated 13 Rajab 1442 [25 February 2021], and based on the matters presented to us by the undersecretary of the ministry for environment, and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The amendments of the Executive Regulation for Environmental Inspection and Audit of the Environment Law are hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
This regulation hereby replaces the Executive Regulation for Environmental Inspection and Audit of the Environment Law issued by Ministerial Decision 393691/1/1442 dated 13 Rajab 1442 [25 February 2021].
Third
This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, and must be communicated to those concerned to implement and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley
Issued on: 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 14 November 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5057 issued on 22 November 2024.