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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 514 Amending a Paragraph of Article 6 of the Law of Universities

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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 10496 dated 6 Safar 1447 [31 July 2025], which includes the Minister of Education, Chairman of the Council of Universities Affairs, Telegram 4601142728 dated 28 Muharram 1447 [23 July 2025], regarding his request for approval to appoint the Vice Minister of Education to the membership of the Council of University Affairs, replacing the Vice Minister of Education for Universities, Research, and Innovation,

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 the Law of Universities issued by Royal Decree D/27 dated 2 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [30 October 2019],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 657 dated 10 Sha’ban 1445 [20 February 2024],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1014 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [3 September 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 25-15/47/I dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [4 October 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5829 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [18 November 2025],

hereby decides

Article 6(2) of the Law of Universities issued by Royal Decree D/27 dated 2 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [30 October 2019] is hereby amended by replacing the phrase “Vice Minister of Education for Universities, Research, and Innovation” with the phrase “Vice Minister of Education”.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 13 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Presidency of State Security: Decision 165564 Approving the Commencement of Expropriation Procedures for Lands Adjacent to the Land of the Presidency of State Security in the Qassim Region

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The President of State Security,

based on the powers entrusted to us,

after perusal of the Law of the Expropriation of Real Estate for Public Benefit and Temporary Possession of Real Estate issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1424 [12 May 2003] and its executive regulation,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The commencement of the procedures for expropriating the land adjacent to the land of the Presidency of State Security located in Qassim Region is hereby approved for plots 3, 4, and 5 and part of plots 1 and 2, for compensation in kind with part of the land belonging to the presidency, for the benefit of the presidency and the expansion of establishments.

Second

The Presidency of State Security shall notify this decision to the relevant entities mentioned in articles 6 and 7 of the expropriation law in order to nominate its representatives within a period not exceeding 15 days in each of the Real Estate Description and Inventory Committee and the Compensation Assessment Committees. The presidency shall call for meetings, prepare minutes, and take the necessary measures for each committee to carry out its tasks.

Third

The concerned parties may file a grievance to the Board of Grievances against all decisions taken by the committees within 60 days from the date they are notified of the decision, in accordance with article 24 of the law.

Fourth

This decision must be published in the official gazette in accordance with the provisions of article 5(2) of the law.

Fifth

The Presidency of State Security shall follow up on the implementation of this decision and act in accordance with it.

May Allah provide success.

President of State Security
Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Huwairini

Issued on: 24 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 13 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/147 Regarding the Law of Diplomatic and Special Passports

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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,

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 117/10 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [17 November 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 493 dated 17 Rajab 1447 [6 January 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The provision of article 8 of the Law of Diplomatic and Special Passports—issued by Royal Decree D/17 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1392 [4 June 1972]—includes workers in missions in international organizations concerned with the fields of education, culture, and science.

Second

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their mandates—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 23 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 12 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Commerce: Decision 146 Amending an Article of the Regulation of National and Sectoral Committees in Chambers of Commerce

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, after perusal of the Law of Chambers of Commerce issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [7 December 2020],

and after perusal of the Regulation of National and Sectoral Committees in the Chambers of Commerce issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 111 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [3 December 2023],

hereby decides

First

Article 9 of the Regulation of National and Sectoral Committees in the Chambers of Commerce is hereby amended as follows:

The term of the national committees is three years starting from the date of their formation and ending at the end of their term or by a decision by the board of directors of the federation in accordance with article 20(c) of the regulation.

Second

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

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 21 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 10 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center: Decision 112601 Approving the Schedule of Violations and Penalties for Infrastructure Works and Projects in the Riyadh Region

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The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center,

based on the powers granted to him by law, and after reviewing the Council of Ministers Decision 902 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444, corresponding to 18 July 2023, approving the establishment of the center in accordance with its organizational arrangements and the provisions of Clause Third(1) of the decision that the violations related to the mandates of the center that the center polices, and the imposition of its penalties must be determined in agreement with the Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

after perusal of board of directors of the center Decision 39 dated 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447, corresponding to 3 November 2025, approving the Controls for Oversight and Compliance for Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh Region (second version), and authorizing us to complete the legal procedures and issue the necessary executive decisions and their implementation mechanism,

and after perusal of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 1/4700303048 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1447, corresponding to 11 December 2025, which includes the approval of our request to determine the violations and penalties of infrastructure works and projects in the Riyadh region and include them in the schedule of municipal violations,

hereby decides

First

The updated Schedule of Violations and Penalties for Infrastructure Works and Projects in the Riyadh Region agreed upon with the Minister of Municipalities and Housing is hereby approved in accordance with the annexes attached to the controls.

Second

Category 1 of the penalties must be applied in accordance with the classification of the domains within the administrative boundaries of the region on the routes of public facilities outside the urban domain.

Third

The Controls for Oversight and Compliance for Infrastructure Works and Projects in the Riyadh Region Version 2.0 and its Annexes must be published in the official gazette and the website of the center, in the form attached to this decision.

Fourth

The controls—referred to in Clause Third—come into force after the lapse of 60 days from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Fifth

The executive director of the center shall take the necessary measures to implement and make the notifications to act in accordance with it.

Secretary of the Riyadh Region
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Dr Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf

Issued on: 21 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 10 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

Controls for Supervision and Compliance of Infrastructure Project Works in the Riyadh Region

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 493 Approving the Statute of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science

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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 43626 dated 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [19 November 2025], regarding the draft Statute of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science,

after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,

after perusal of the Law of Diplomatic and Special Passports issued by Royal Decree D/17 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1392 [4 June 1972],

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science issued by Council of Ministers Decision 467 dated 17 Sha’ban 1442 [30 March 2021],

after perusal of the Rules for Approving the Provisions Governing the Affairs of Employees in Public Agencies and Their Compensation issued by Council of Ministers Decision 721 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [17 May 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2395 dated 3 Rajab 1445 [15 January 2024], Memo 248 dated 13 Muharram 1446 [19 July 2024], Memo 1037 dated 26 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [29 September 2024], Memo 1735 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [18 November 2024], Memo 2173 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [18 January 2025], Memo 3318 dated 10 Shawwal 1446 [8 April 2025], and Memo 1685 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [27 October 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 1-13/46/R dated 17 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [15 May 2025],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 5812 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [9 October 2025],

after considering Shura Council Decision 117/10 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [17 November 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 6884 dated 26 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [17 December 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Statute of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—hereby replaces the Organizational Arrangements of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science issued by Council of Ministers Decision 467 dated 17 Sha’ban 1442 [30 March 2021].

Third

The current formation of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science—stipulated in clause Fourth of the organizational arrangements referred to in clause Second of this decision—continues until the end of its term, or until the committee is reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of article 4 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision, whichever is earlier.

Fourth

The exercise by the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science of its powers—provided in the statute referred to in clause First of this decision—does not prejudice the provisions of the Rules for Approving the Provisions Governing the Affairs of Employees in Public Agencies and Their Compensation issued by Council of Ministers Decision 721 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023].

Fifth

The Minister of Culture, Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, shall coordinate with the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding the opening of the missions—and the designation of their heads—referred to in article 2(2) of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.

Sixth

The provision of article 8 of the Law of Diplomatic and Special Passports—issued by Royal Decree D/17 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1392 [4 June 1972]—includes workers in missions in international organizations concerned with the fields of education, culture, and science.

Seventh

The National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science shall coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the relevant entities in the Kingdom in relation to its role in enhancing communication between the Kingdom and international organizations in accordance with the provisions of article 3 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.

Eighth

The Ministry of Culture, through its various organizational units, shall provide services to the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science and shall set the provisions and policies relating to such services, including the following areas:

(a) Human resources.

(b) Finance.

(c) Procurement.

(d) Information technology.

Ninth

The National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science shall, in agreement with the Ministry of Culture, agree on the mechanism for paying the contributions of the Kingdom to international organizations concerned with the fields of education, culture, and science.

A draft royal decree has been prepared for the provisions of clause Sixth of this decision, in the form attached to this decision.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 17 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 6 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.

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Statute of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science

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Ministry of Interior: Decision 3090 Approving the Addition of Two Paragraphs to Lists 1 and 2 of the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law

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The Minister of Interior, based on the powers entrusted to him,

after perusal of:

– Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [26 August 2021] and the amendments issued in its regard,

– Ministerial Decision 5 dated 10 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [16 June 2024] and its amendment,

– The noble directive communicated by President of the Royal Court Telegram 27951 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [23 October 2024], regarding the formation of a technical committee for security-restricted chemicals, headed by the High Commission for Industrial Security, and the membership of a number of entities, which undertakes to review and update the first, second, and third lists of security-restricted chemicals under the Chemicals Management Law and its executive regulation, whose minutes were submitted by the High Commission for Industrial Security Telegram 164557 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [9 December 2025],

hereby decides

First

The addition of a new paragraph numbered 49 to the first list of the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

The addition of a new paragraph numbered 50 to the second list of the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached to the decision.

Third

This amendment to the lists referred to in First and Second must be implemented within the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law from the date of issuance of this decision.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to the relevant authorities, to implement it, each within their mandate.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 16 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 5 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

Lists of Security-restricted Chemicals (1, 2, and 3)

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