The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Royal Court File 36264 dated 22 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [16 December 2022], which includes the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 219233 dated 20 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1443 [20 July 2022], regarding the report prepared by the ministry regarding the impact of the application of the work policy of male and female companions of expatriate formal labour in the Kingdom
after perusal of Royal Order 36568 dated 27 Rajab 1437 [5 May 2016],
after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 763 dated 7 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [3 October 2022],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 44/732/M dated 12 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [5 January 2023],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 7182 dated 10 Rajab 1444 [1 February 2023],
hereby decide
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development is hereby granted the authority to regulate the work of male and female companions of expatriate formal labour in the Kingdom and determine the expansion of economic activities and professions, in accordance with the controls stipulated in Royal Decree 36568 dated 27 Rajab 1437 [5 May 2016], in coordination with the relevant entities.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 22/8/1444
Corresponding to: 14/3/2023
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4975 issued on 24 March 2023.