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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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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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The Technical Manual for External Lighting

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 25254791 Approving the Adoption of Annex 1 to the Technical Manual for the Design, Construction, and Operation of Landfills

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Waste Management,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 10(1) of the Waste Management Law issued by Royal Decree D/3 dated 5 Muharram 1443 [13 August 2021], article 4(1) of the System of the National Center for Waste Management issued by Council of Ministers Decision 457 dated 11 Sha’ban 1440 [16 April 2019], and article 43 of the executive regulation of the law issued by Ministerial Decision 332291/1/1443 dated 18 Shawwal 1443 [19 May 2022],

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The adoption of Annex 1 to the Technical Guidelines for the Design, Construction, and Operation of Landfills, relating to the digital requirements necessary for equipping the electronic truck scale system at the entrance to the waste reception facility (bridge scale), is herby approved.

Second

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

Third

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

May Allah provide success.

The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Waste Management
Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 17 June 2025

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

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Ministry of Finance: Decision 1463 Amending Ministry of Finance Decision 947

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The Minister of Finance,

based on the powers granted to him by law, and based on the Zakat Collection Law issued by Royal Decree 17/2/28/8634 dated 29 Jumada Al-Thani 1370 [7 April 1951] and its amendments,

based on Royal Decree D/40 dated 2 Rajab 1405 [23 March 1985], which includes the collection of zakat in full from all companies, establishments, and others who are subject to the zakat, and the Council of Ministers Decision 126 dated 30 Safar 1436 [23 December 2014], stipulating in clause Second the authorization of the Minister of Finance to issue the necessary decisions to implement Royal Decree D/40 dated 2 Rajab 1405 [23 March 1985],

after perusal of the Working Rules of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Committees issued by Royal Order 25711 dated 8 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [23 October 2023],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Zakat Collection issued by Ministerial Decision 2082 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1438 [28 February 2017], the Executive Regulation for Zakat Collection issued by Ministerial Decision 2216 dated 7 Rajab 1440 [14 March 2019] and its amendments, and the Executive Regulation for Zakat Collection issued by Ministerial Decision 1007 dated 19 Sha’ban 1445 [29 February 2024],

after perusal of clause Fourth of Ministerial Decision 1007 dated 19 Sha’ban 1445 [29 February 2024] and subparagraph (d)1 of it, and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 947 dated 26 Rajab 1446 [26 January 2025],

hereby decides

First

The period provided in clause First of Ministerial Decision 947 dated 26 Rajab 1446 [26 January 2025], stipulating the following: “The application must be submitted within a period not exceeding 30 April 2025,” is hereby amended to read “The application must be submitted within a period not exceeding 31 August 2025.”

Second

This decision must be communicated to those required to implement it and act on it, starting from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance

Issued on: 8 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 4 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5092 issued on 13 June 2025.

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 25270711 Adopting the Manual of Controls for Establishments Located in Public Benefit Markets for Vegetables, Fruits, Meat, Eggs, and Fish

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The undersecretary of the ministry for agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 36 of the Agriculture Law issued by Royal Decree D/64 dated 10 Sha’ban 1442 [23 March 2021] and Ministerial Decision 14967/1/1444 dated 15 Muharram 1444 [13 August 2022] approving the Executive Regulation of the Agriculture Law,

and based on the approval of the Minister in explanation of Letter 26555/2384/1444 dated 9 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [5 October 2022], authorizing the undersecretary of the ministry for agriculture with the power to issue technical manuals relating to the Executive Regulation of the Agriculture Law, their conditions and controls, and amend them based on article 35 of the Agriculture Law,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Manual of Controls for Establishments Located in Public Benefit Markets for Vegetables, Fruits, Meat, Eggs, and Fish is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication, it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act by virtue of it, and it repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.

May Allah provide success.

Undersecretary of the ministry for agriculture
Engineer Ahmed bin Saleh Ayada Al-Khamshi

Issued on: 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 28 May 2025

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

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Council of Ministers: Decision 850 Amending the System of Housing Subsidy

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 88929 dated 9 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [15 June 2024], which includes Minister of Municipalities and Housing Letter 4501061944 dated 3 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [9 June 2024], regarding the draft Amendment to the System of Housing Subsidy,

after perusal of the System of Housing Subsidy issued by Council of Ministers Decision 82 dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1435 [6 January 2014],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 2302 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [7 January 2024] and Memorandum 2500 dated 12 Rajab 1446 [12 January 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 2-9/46/R dated 14 Sha’ban 1446 [13 February 2025],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 11457 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [25 May 2025],

hereby decides

First

The System of Housing Subsidy issued by Council of Ministers Decision 82 dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1435 [6 January 2014] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 1 is hereby amended as follows:

(a) Amending the definition of “ministry” and “minister” to read as follows: “Ministry of Municipalities and Housing” and “Minister of Municipalities and Housing”.

(b) Amending the definition of “beneficiary” to read as follows:

Whoever obtains housing subsidy from the applicants who meet the conditions for housing subsidy.

(c) Amending the definition of “financial installment” to read as follows:

The amount the beneficiary pays under this system and its regulation.

2․ Article 5 of the system is hereby amended to read as follows:

The husband or father shall submit an application for housing subsidy for the family. The wife or the mother shall submit it if she is divorced and a period specified by the regulation has passed since her divorce, or the mother if her husband is deceased.

The brothers shall submit the application—referred to in article 4(5) and (6) of this regulation—collectively.

The regulation must specify the periods, controls, and procedures necessary for this.

3․ Article 6 of the system is hereby amended as follows:

(a) Amending paragraph 1(b) of the article by replacing the phrase “25 years” with the phrase “20 years”.

(b) Amending paragraph 2 of the article to read as follows:

All the conditions mentioned in paragraph 1 of this article must continue to be met from the date of submitting the application until the signing of the housing subsidy contract.

4․ Article 18(4) is hereby amended to read as follows:

It is not permitted to dispose of the housing subsidy with or without compensation except after the lapse of five years from the date of signing the housing subsidy contract and the payment of the financial installments in full.

5․ Article 22(1)(b) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Recovering the housing subsidy received by the beneficiary.

Second

The provisions of article 18(4) of the System of Housing Subsidy—referred to in clause First(4) of this decision—apply to any person who has obtained residential land or a residential unit under the System of Housing Subsidy, before the approval of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 27 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5091 issued on 4 June 2025.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 849 Approving the System of the General Food Security Authority

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 43111 dated 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [23 December 2023], which includes the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Food Security Authority, Telegram 1053323 dated 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [19 December 2023], regarding the draft System of the General Food Security Authority,

after perusal of the mentioned draft system,

after perusal of Royal Order 55685 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 [23 August 2017],

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the General Food Security Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 440 dated 24 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [17 January 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3568 dated 13 Shawwal 1445 [22 April 2024], Memorandum 3822 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [14 May 2024], Memorandum 1161 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [8 October 2024], Memorandum 2085 dated 11 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [12 December 2024], and Memorandum 2506 dated 12 Rajab 1446 [12 January 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 1-9/46/R dated 14 Sha’ban 1446 [13 February 2025],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 16896 dated 22 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [20 May 2025],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 11506 dated 28 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [26 May 2025],

hereby decides

First

The System of the General Food Security Authority is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The system—referred to in clause First of this decision—replaces the Organizational Arrangements of the General Food Security Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 440 dated 24 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [17 January 2023].

Third

The exercise by the board of directors of the authority of its powers—provided in article 6(5) of the system referred to in clause First of this decision—must be in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center, until the issuance and implementation of the Governance of the Practice of Imposing the Fee for the Services and Works Provided by the Entities That Have the Authority to Impose a Fee.

Fourth

The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Food Security Authority, and the Minister of Finance shall agree on all matters relating to the investment of the property of the authority and the appropriate mechanisms that enable it to utilize its revenues to ensure its financial sustainability, without prejudice to the provisions of Royal Order 55685 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 [23 August 2017].

Fifth

The current board of directors of the General Food Security Authority, formed by virtue of article 5 of the Organizational Arrangements of the General Food Security Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 440 dated 24 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [17 January 2023], shall continue to exercise the functions and powers of the board of directors provided in article 6 of the system referred to in clause First of this decision, until it is recomposed by virtue of article 5 of the mentioned system.

Sixth

The Governor of the General Food Security Authority—with effect from the date of entry into force of the system referred to in clause First of this decision—continues to obtain his current job benefits and shall exercise the functions and mandates of the Chief Executive Officer of the General Food Security Authority provided in article 8 of the system, until the board of directors of the authority appoints a chief executive officer for the authority, or until the completion of the period specified for the extension of his service issued by Royal Order O/332 dated 28 Sha’ban 1444 [20 March 2023], whichever is earlier.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 27 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5091 issued on 4 June 2025.