Issued on: 8/1/1445
Corresponding to: 26/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4998 issued on 15 September 2023.
Issued on: 7/1/1445
Corresponding to: 25/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4992 issued on 4 August 2023.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 82430 dated 28 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [17 June 2023], which includes the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority Telegram 10442 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [12 June 2023], regarding the request of the authority for approval to establish the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics,
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 470 dated 19 Sha’ban 1443 [23 March 2022],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 3826 dated 15 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [4 July 2023], and 11 dated 1 Muharram 1445 [19 July 2023],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1769/44/M dated 22 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [11 July 2023],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 145 dated 4 Muharram 1445 [22 July 2023],
hereby decides
First
A center named the “International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics” is hereby established with its headquarter in the city of Riyadh, and it enjoys legal personality and financial and administrative independence.
Second
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority shall carry out the following:
1. Completing discussions with UNESCO regarding granting the center—stipulated in clause First of this decision—the status of an international center (Category 2) operating under the auspices of UNESCO, and reporting matters requiring action in this regard.
2. Preparing the documents necessary for the operation of the center—stipulated in clause First of this decision—and reporting its findings, to complete the regulatory procedures in their regard.
Third
That the establishment of the center—referred to in clause First of this decision—does not result in any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state, and must be within the limits of the budget ceilings set for the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 7/1/1445
Corresponding to: 25/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4992 issued on 4 August 2023.
Issued on: 7/1/1445
Corresponding to: 25/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4993 issued on 11 August 2023.
Issued on: 7/1/1445
Corresponding to: 25/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4993 issued on 11 August 2023.
Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977],
based on the Law of Municipal Licensing Procedures issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 23 Ramadan 1435 [21 July 2014],
based on Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Sha’ban 1444 [6 March 2023], Approving the Amendment of Royal Decree D/107 dated 10 Ramadan 1440 [15 May 2019], as stated in the decision,
and after perusal of the Fees for the Supply of Tobacco Products Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 4100002706 dated 5 Muharram 1441 [5 September 2019],
hereby decides
First
The Amendment to the Fees for the Supply of Tobacco Products Regulation is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
This regulation replaces the Fees for the Supply of Tobacco Products Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 4100002706 dated 5 Muharram 1441 [5 September 2019].
Third
This regulation must be published on the website of the ministry, and comes into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Fourth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail
Issued on: 7/1/1445
Corresponding to: 25/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4993 issued on 11 August 2023.
Issued on: 7/1/1445
Corresponding to: 25/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4993 issued on 11 August 2023.
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,
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 196/26 dated 29 Sha’ban 1444,
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 904 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444,
have decreed as follows
First: The Law on the Use and Protection of the Emblem and Name of the Red Crescent and Its Equivalent is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second: Health entities and establishments shall rectify their status in accordance with the law referred to in clause First of this decree within a period not exceeding one year from the date of its entry into force.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority may extend this period as he sees fit in this regard for a period not exceeding 6 months.
Third: His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 6/1/1445
Corresponding to: 24/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4992 issued on 4 August 2023.
Decision of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers 1/40/B/23 of 6 Muharram 1445
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers,
based on the powers entrusted to it by law,
after perusal of article 28 of the Law of Accredited Valuers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 9 Rajab 1433 which states: “The board shall exercise the powers necessary to manage the affairs of the authority and achieve its objectives stipulated in this law, and in particular, it has the following: 8. Adding other valuation branches.”
hereby decides
First: The addition of the precious metals and gemstones valuation branch to accredited valuation branches is hereby approved.
Second: This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.
May Allah provide success.
His Excellency Mr Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers
Issued on: 6/1/1445
Corresponding to: 24/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4997 issued on 8 September 2023.
Issued on: 6/1/1445
Corresponding to: 24/7/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4997 issued on 8 September 2023.
