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 305/30 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [19 May 2025] and Decision 121/11 dated 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [1 December 2025],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 560 dated 8 Sha’ban 1447 [27 January 2026],
have decreed as follows
First
The Copyright Law is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The protection provided for in the law referred to in clause First of this decree is restricted if a foreign state does not protect the citizens of the Kingdom under international agreements and treaties.
Third
His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 14 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 2 February 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.