The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on the Law of Civil Associations and Organizations issued by Royal Decree D/8 dated 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015],
based on the statute of the center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 816 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],
and based on the Executive Regulation of the Law of Civil Associations and Organizations issued by the Board of Directors of the Center Decision D/2/1/2022 dated 22 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [18 October 2022] and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law of Civil Associations and Organizations is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
This regulation must be published in the official gazette and comes into force 90 days after the date of its publication.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for the Non-Profit Sector, Engineer
Ahmad bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi
Issued on: 26 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 15 January 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5143 issued on 6 February 2026.
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 45264 dated 22 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [23 December 2024], which includes the Minister of Commerce Telegram 20257 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [19 December 2024], regarding the review of the provisions of article 5 of the Franchise Law issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019],
after perusal of the Franchise Law issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019],
after perusal of clause Third of Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1174 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [9 October 2024], Memo 3014 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025], Memo 4098 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [17 June 2025], Memo 850 dated 26 Safar 1447 [20 September 2025], and Memo 1854 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [11 November 2025],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 9-4/47/R dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [25 September 2025],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 6296 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [30 November 2025],
hereby decides
First
The non-application of the requirement provided in article 5(1) of the Franchise Law—issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019]—is hereby approved in regard to certain categories of franchisors and franchisees, in accordance with the following:
| Criteria | Criteria Details |
| 1․ The franchise business must be in a promising sector in the Kingdom and the goal is to increase the number of practitioners in it. | If the franchise is within a targeted sector in Vision 2030 or its programs, and the goal is to expand the number of practitioners in it. |
| 2․ The franchisor must provide a clear and detailed franchise business model. | It contains detailed instructions and market analysis, and is a practical guide with a feasibility study that guarantees success. |
| 3․ That the franchise business activity is innovative, or a product or a service that contributes to the development of the national economy or meets the needs of the local market. | Innovation, economic impact, or response to market need is considered when evaluating demand. |
| 4․ That the franchisor does not require the franchisee to pay for the franchise before practicing the franchise business, and the fee must be after the franchisee achieves revenues from practicing the franchise business as determined by the franchise agreement. | To reduce operational risk to the franchisee and link the consideration to the realisation of actual revenue. |
Second
The application of the criteria—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be through a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Commerce, and the membership of the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Economy and Planning.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 24 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 13 January 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5142 issued on 30 January 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.