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Royal Order

Royal Order O/539 regarding the Vice 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 [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 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of Royal Order 36347 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [8 March 2019],

and after perusal of the Statutes Committee Minutes 15 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [31 May 2024],

and in pursuance of public interest,

we hereby order the following

First

The enforcement of the provisions of article 11(b) of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993], regarding the exercise by the vice minister of the powers and functions of the minister in his absence, must be as follows:

1. The general vice minister replaces the minister.

2. In the event of the vacancy or absence of the position of the general vice minister, the most senior competent vice ministers replace the minister unless any of them occupies a higher rank.

3. In the absence of a general or competent vice minister, the acting minister replaces the minister.

In all cases, the minister may submit a request to determine who replaces him from among his general or competent vices, and he may agree with the acting minister to exercise some of these powers and tasks, provided that the minister—after agreement with the acting minister—informs the Prime Minister of this.

Second

The provisions of clause First of Our order must not prejudice the provisions of any special statutory provision.

Third

This order of Ours hereby replaces Royal Order 36347 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [8 March 2019].

Fourth

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 24 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5037 issued on 5 July 2024.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/540 Establishing the Riyadh Non-Profit Establishment

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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 Law of Civil Associations and Institutions issued by Royal Decree D/8 of 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015].

and after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 2354 dated 28 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [8 January 2024] and Memorandum 2895 dated 10 Sha’ban 1445 [20 February 2024],

we hereby order the following

First

The establishment of the Riyadh Non-Profit Establishment an independent institution of a private and non-profit nature is hereby approved in accordance with its attached constitution.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 24 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5037 issued on 5 July 2024.

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Laws and Regulations

The Constitution of the Riyadh Non-Profit Establishment

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Ministerial Decision

Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers: Decision 522 Approving the Rules Governing Professional Certificates

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of article 28(16) of the Law of Accredited Valuers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 9 Rajab 1433 [29 June 2012], which includes the authorisation of the board of directors of the authority to issue decisions and rules relating to the profession,

after perusal of article 28(10) of the Executive Regulation of the Accredited Valuers Law issued by the Minister of Finance Decision 107 dated 28 Muharram 1445 [15 August 2023], which includes the power to exempt from the availability of membership status to some of the valuers and those participating in the preparation of the value report,

and after perusal of article 8 (11) of the Regulation of Powers of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers issued by the board of directors of the authority decision 3/B/23 dated 6 Muharram 1445 [24 July 2023], which includes the authority of the chief executive officer of the authority to issue decisions and rules relating to the profession, and the rules applicable to the relevant statutory provisions, including the authority to make exceptions stipulated in the executive regulation and the general rules of the fellowship certificate,

hereby decides

First

The Rules Governing Professional Certificates are hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The rules must be published in the official gazette, and come into force from 1 January 2025, and repeal any decisions in conflict with them.

Engineer Faisal bin Bader Al-Mandeel Chief Executive Officer

Issued on: 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 24 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5040 issued on 26 July 2024.

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Laws and Regulations

Rules Governing the Professional Certificates of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Interior: Decision 5 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law

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Minister of Interior

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and after perusal of:

– Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [26 August 2021], which includes the approval of the amendment of the name of the Law on the Import and Management of Chemicals.

– Our Telegram 134436 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1439 [21 February 2018], which includes the approval of the formation of a committee headed by the General Secretariat of the High Commission for Industrial Security, to review the chemicals listed in the Executive Regulation of the Law on the Import and Management of Chemicals.

– The Law on the Import and Management of Chemicals issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 16 Jumada Al-Thani 1427 [12 July 2006].

– General Secretariat of the High Commission for Industrial Security minutes attached to Telegram 290171 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [15 May 2024], and after perusal the draft executive regulation of the law.

and in pursuance of public interest, hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

This regulation comes into force from the date of its issuance.

Third

The procedures listed in the regulation must be evaluated, provided that periodic meetings are held to develop them when needed.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 10 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 16 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5103 issued on 29 August 2025.

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The Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law

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Ministerial Decision

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 687-99-1445 Implementing Phase Thirteen 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 [19 November 2020],  based on article 6(a) of the aforementioned regulation,   and after perusal of Administrative Decision 19821 dated 15 Shawwal 1442 [27 May 2021], and its amendments, which includes 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 or for the year 2023 exceed 7,000,000 (seven million) Riyals shall commit to linking their electronic invoicing systems, sending electronic invoices and electronic notices, and sharing their data with the authority—the tenth stage of linking electronic invoicing systems with the systems of the authority—as of 1 January 2025, and until the latest of 31 March 2025.

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 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: 6 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 12 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5036 issued on 28 June 2024.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/272 Approving the Amendment of the Finance Companies Control Law

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Issued on: 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 10 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5036 issued on 28 June 2024.

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Ministerial Decision

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property: Decision 45381 The Controls for Registering the Name of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, the Two Holy Mosques, or the Like in the Kingdom as Trademarks

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The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property,

based on the powers entrusted to them by law,

based on article 5 of the System of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property  approved by Council of Ministers Decision 496 of 14 Ramadan 1439 [30 May 2018], as amended by Council of Ministers Decision 621 of 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

after perusal of article 2 of the Law of Trademarks issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1423 [7 August 2002],

after perusal of article 3 of the Trademarks Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council States approved by Royal Decree D/51 dated 26 Rajab 1435 [26 May 2014], and its amendments,

after perusal of the Board of Directors Executive Committee Recommendation 05/02/2024 dated 5 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [13 May 2024],

and after perusal of the relevant orders and decisions,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The application for registering the trademark that includes the name of Makkah Al-Mukarramah or the name of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, the Two Holy Mosques, the Two Mosques, the Holy Mosque, or the like, whether in Arabic or any other language, are subject to the following controls:

1. That the trademark is associated with a large, qualitative, and distinctive real estate or service project in the two areas.

2. That the name referred to in First is one of the components of the trademark and not the essential element in it.

3. That the use of the name referred to in First in the trademark does not cause confusion with regard to the source or origin of the goods or services.

Second

These controls apply to applications for the transfer of ownership of the trademark—registered in accordance with these controls—or any other legal acts.

Third

The owner of the trademark registered on the basis of these controls shall, when using it, refrain from harming or distorting the image or reputation of the geographical area whose name is used in the trademark.

Fourth

The registration of the trademark on the basis of these controls does not grant an exclusive right to the owner of the trademark in the name used in it, and does not entitle him to prevent others from using this name.

Fifth

The certification mark or collective mark whose registration is requested may be registered as a geographical indication.

Sixth

These controls apply to applications for the registration of trademarks that have not been decided upon before the issuance of the controls.

Seventh

The chief executive officer of the authority shall issue the necessary decisions to implement these controls.

Eighth

These controls must be published in the official gazette, and come into force from the date of their publication.

May Allah provide success.

Advisor in the Royal Court
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Al-Shihana bint Saleh Al-Azzaz

Issued on: 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445
Corresponding to: 6 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5038 issued on 13 July 2024.