Issued on: 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 24 October 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5063 issued on 5 January 2025.
The Minister of Justice,
based on the powers granted to him by law, and in accordance with article 42 of the Advocacy Law, issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 28 Rajab 1422 [16 October 2001],
and after perusal of Ministerial Decisions 4649 dated 8 Jumada Al-Thani 1423 [17 August 2002], 3453 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [3 August 2021], and 1417 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1444 [14 November 2022], and after coordination with the Saudi Bar Association, and in pursuance of the interest of work,
hereby decides
First
The Executive Regulation of the Advocacy Law is hereby approved, in the form attached.
Second
The Code of Professional Conduct for Advocates, issued by Ministerial Decision 3453 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [3 August 2021], is hereby amended as follows:
1. Rule 9bis is herby added to read as follows:
1. Taking into account the stipulations of article 16 of the law, an advocate who has previously worked in the judiciary—and his equivalent—for a period of three years from the date of the termination of his relationship with it, shall not plead in person, or through another person, in any lawsuit, or provide advice for any incident in the following cases:
(a) If the lawsuit or incident is being considered by a court or committee in which he worked during the last two years of his work.
(b) If the lawsuit or incident is being considered by a court or committee for which the review of the rulings and decisions are within the competence of a court or committee in which he worked during the last two years of his work.
(c) If the lawsuit or incident had the Public Prosecution branch in which he worked during the last two years of his work, take any procedures within the competences of the Public Prosecution.
2. The lawsuits and incidents in which a person who previously worked in the judiciary—or his equivalent—is a party, or a guardian, trustee, supervisor of a waqf, or agent for a spouse, relative, or in-law up to the fourth degree are hereby excluded from the provisions stipulated in paragraph 1 of this rule.
3. The provisions of this rule apply to those who have previously worked in the judiciary and their equivalent, namely:
(a) Judges in the general judiciary, or the Board of Grievances, members of the Public Prosecution, and members of the committees referred to in article 1 of the law.
(b) Technical and administrative employees working in the general judiciary courts or the Board of Grievances, branches of the Public Prosecution, and secretariats of the committees referred to in article 1 of the law.
4. The prohibition stipulated in paragraph 1 of this rule includes all works of the profession, including pleading, representing others, providing Sharia and legal consultations, expressing an opinion, preparing lawsuit documents, and participating in any of these activities with or without a contract.
2. Paragraph 6 of rule 38 is hereby added to read as follows:
6. Those who have previously worked in the judiciary shall not refer to their work in it.
4. Rule 45bis is hereby added to read as follows:
Without prejudice to article 37 of the law, the competent department in the Ministry of Justice shall notify the Control and Anti-Corruption Authority of any decision issued by the Disciplinary Committee regarding a violation of the provisions of rule 9bis of the rules, and of any violation of the rules that falls within the competence of the Control and Anti-Corruption Authority.
Third
This regulation hereby replaces the Executive Regulation of the Advocacy Law, issued by Ministerial Decision 4649 dated 8 Jumada Al-Thani 1423 [17 August 2002] and the following is hereby repealed:
1. Rules for Limiting Conflicts of Interest for Those Who Previously Worked in the Judiciary—and Their Equivalent—when Practicing the Advocacy Profession, issued by Ministerial Decision 1417 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1444 [14 November 2022].
2. Rules for the Control, Filing, and Consideration of Disciplinary Lawsuits, issued by Ministerial Decision 2403 dated 6 Ramadan 1443 [8 April 2022].
3. The Executive Regulations for Regulating Licensing of Foreign Law Firms, issued by Ministerial Decision 186 dated 25 Muharram 1444 [23 August 2022].
Fourth
This decision must be published in the official gazette and comes into force sixty days after the date of its publication.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Justice
Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani
Issued on: 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 23 October 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5056 issued on 15 November 2024.
With the help of Allah the Almighty,
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
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 [20 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 312/46 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [28 June 2022],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 297 dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [15 October 2024],
have decreed as follows
First
The Emergency Law is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned entities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 20 October 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5070 issued on 14 February 2025.
Categories
The Emergency Law
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of the file in Royal Order 65849 dated 22 Shawwal 1443 [23 May 2022], stipulating in paragraph 2 of clause First the approval to complete the necessary legal procedures to approve the draft System of the National Emergency Management Authority,
after perusal of the mentioned draft system,
after perusal of Royal Order 65849 dated 22 Shawwal 1443 [23 May 2022],
after perusal of the System of the National Security Center issued by the Council of Ministers Decision 164 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1440 [27 November 2018] and its amendments,
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 2481 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [5 June 2022], Memorandum 2906 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [28 July 2022], Memorandum 320 dated 2 Safar 1444 [29 August 2023], Memorandum 1225 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1444 [13 November 2023], Memorandum 3640 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [12 June 2023], Memorandum 3884 dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [6 July 2023], Memorandum 756 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [18 September 2024], Memorandum 1306 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [31 October 2024], and Memorandum 2863 dated 8 Sha’ban 1445 [18 February 2024],
after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 10465 dated 1 Sha’ban 1445 [11 February 2024],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1166/45/M dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [28 June 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 3656 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [14 October 2024],
hereby decides
First
An entity named the “National Emergency Management Authority” is hereby established.
Second
The System of the National Emergency Management Authority is hereby approved in the form attached.
Third
In exception to article 8(1) of the system of the authority—referred to in clause Second of this decision—the board of directors of the authority shall meet five times during the first year from the date of its formation.
Fourth
The provisions contained in the system of the authority—referred to in clause Second of this decision—do not prejudice article 4(2) and article 5(2) of the System of the National Security Center issued by the Council of Ministers Decision 164 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1440 [27 November 2018] and its amendments.
Fifth
The work of the councils, agencies, and committees related to the risk and emergency framework continues until the approval of the draft of the National Emergency Management Strategy. The formation or proposal of any committees or others related to the mentioned framework or associated with the Board of Directors of the National Emergency Management Authority must be as determined appropriate by the board of directors.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 15 October 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5070 issued on 14 February 2025.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 74936 dated 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [21 May 2023], regarding the draft Emergency Law,
after perusal of the mentioned draft law,
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 Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],
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 Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 2481 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [5 June 2022], Memorandum 2906 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [28 July 2022], Memorandum 320 dated 2 Safar 1444 [29 August 2022], Memorandum 3640 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [12 June 2023], Memorandum 3884 dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [6 July 2023], and Memorandum 756 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [18 September 2023], Memorandum 1306 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [31 October 2023], Memorandum 2863 dated 8 Sha’ban 1445 [18 February 2024], Memorandum 2934 dated 11 Sha’ban 1445 [21 February 2024], Memorandum 5 dated 1 Muharram 1446 [7 July 2024], and Memorandum 1228 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [14 October 2024],
after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 10465 dated 1 Sha’ban 1445 [11 February 2024],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1166/45/M dated 12 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [25 December 2023],
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 312/46 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [28 June 2022],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 3656 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [14 October 2024],
hereby decides
The Emergency Law is hereby approved in the form attached.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 15 October 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5070 issued on 14 February 2025.
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, based on the powers and competences legally granted to it and based on the provisions of article 5(6) of the System of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, issued by Council of Ministers Decision 496 dated 14 Ramadan 1439 [29 May 2018], and amended by Council of Ministers Decision 621 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],
based on article 63 of the Law of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs, issued by Royal Decree D/27 dated 29 Jumada Al-Awwal 1425 [17 July 2004], amended by Council of Ministers Decision 536 dated 19 Shawwal 1439 [3 July 2018], and amended by Royal Decree D/45 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [25 September 2023],
based on article 63 of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs, issued by the President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology Decision 3607329-2-161 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1436 [14 October 2015], and amended by the Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Decision 5/8 /2019 dated 4 Ramadan 1440 [9 May 2019],
after perusal of the Board of Directors Decision 05/28/2023 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [31 December 2023] approving the fee structure proposal,
and after perusal of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors Recommendation 01/03/2024 dated 29 Safar 1446 [4 September 2024], including the appropriateness of presenting to the board of directors for approving the amendment of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs, and completing the necessary procedures in this regard,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The amendment of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs, as amended by Board of Directors Decision 05/08/2019 dated 4 Ramadan 1440 [9 May 2019] is hereby approved. In accordance with the form attached (Document 01-585-IPL-Doc-SAIP).
Second
Chapter 12 of the regulation referred to in clause First of this decision comes into force upon completion of the legal procedures for the accession of the Kingdom to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs approved by Royal Decree D/243 dated 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [12 May 2024].
Third
The amendment to the amount of the processing fee for the international search and preliminary examination service approved by the Board of Directors Decision 05/28/2023 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [31 December 2023] is hereby approved, so that the processing fee is equivalent to 200 Swiss francs (paid to the international bureau) and is set as determined by the international bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Fourth
The provisions of the regulation referred to in clause First of this decision apply to protection application documents filed after the entry into force of the regulation, and protection application documents filed before the entry into force of the regulation for which a formal examination report or a first substantive examination report has not been issued.
Fifth
This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.
Sixth
The chief executive officer of the authority shall complete the necessary procedures.
Seventh
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Al-Shihana bint Saleh Al-Azzaz
Issued on: 10 Rabi Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 14 October 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5060 issued on 13 December 2024.