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Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization: Decision Adding a Standard Specification to the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices

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The board being the competent authority to manage the affairs of the authority and to conduct its business, and shall take all necessary decisions to achieve its purposes within the limits of the provisions of this statute,

and based on executive committee Decision 01/59/2026 dated 7 July 2026 regarding the approval to postpone the application of Standard SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)”,

hereby decides

First

The list of standard specifications in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023 is hereby updated by adding Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)” in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-01.

Adding Specifications to Annex 1 of the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices
No Approved Saudi Standard Number
(To be updated/added)		 Approved Saudi Standard Number Saudi Standard Title
(Arabic/English)		 Type of Standard Date of Application
1 SASO 2944:2023 SASO 2944:2023 Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements
for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)
Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls		 Prepared 1 January 2028

Second

The date of application of Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for eCall”, referred to in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Electric Vehicles” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023, is hereby amended to be binding on all types of vehicle models starting from 1 January 2028, in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-02.

Amending the Date of Application of a Standard Specification in a Technical Regulation
No Approved Saudi Standard Number Saudi Standard Title
(Arabic/English)		 Type of Standard Previous Date of Application New Date of Application
1 SASO 2944:2023 Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements
for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)
Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls		 Prepared 1 January 2027 1 January 2028
On all types of vehicle models

May Allah provide success.

For more details and to view the approved technical regulations, please refer to the website of the Authority www.saso.gov.sa.

Issued on: 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 28 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5179 issued on 28 August 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 246 Abolishing the Murasalat Platform

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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 45945 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [26 November 2025], which includes the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital Government Authority Telegram 3068 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [23 November 2025], regarding the suspension and permanent closure of the “Murasalat” platform and the establishment and development of the “National Government Correspondence Platform”,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 456 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [31 December 2024],

after perusal of Royal Order 50359 dated 3 Ramadan 1442 [15 April 2021],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3676 dated 3 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [20 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1744/47/M dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [14 May 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 920 dated 23 Muharram 1448 [8 July 2026],

hereby decides

First

The “Murasalat” platform is hereby abolished.

Second

Clause First(3) of Council of Ministers Decision 456 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [31 December 2024] is hereby repealed.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 18 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5179 issued on 28 August 2026.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/80 Approving the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts

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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 [21 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 486/41 dated 16 Muharram 1448 [1 July 2026],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 215 dated 28 Safar 1448 [11 August 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts is hereby ratified in the form attached, with the declaration that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—in accordance with the provisions of article 19(1)(a) of the mentioned convention—will apply the convention when the states referred to in article 1(1) of it are contracting states to it.

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: 4 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 17 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts

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Instructions for Practicing the Activity of Tourist Accommodation Facility Type (inn) During the Hajj Season in the Cities of Makkah Al-mukarramah and Madinah Al-munawwarah

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 215 Ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts

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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 6197 dated 20 Muharram 1448 [5 July 2025], which includes the Saudi Center for Competitiveness and Business Telegram 24911 dated 2 Ramadan 1447 [19 February 2026], regarding the request of the center for approving the ratification by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts,

after perusal of the mentioned agreement,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 249 dated 30 Rajab 1428 [14 August 2007],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3898 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [6 May 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1875 /47/M dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [4 June 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 486/41 dated 16 Muharram 1448 [1 July 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1920 dated 18 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026],

hereby decides

First

The United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts is hereby ratified in the form attached, with the declaration that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—in accordance with the provisions of article 19(1)(a) of the mentioned convention—will apply the convention when the states referred to in article 1(1) of it are contracting states to it.

A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.

Second

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs—after completing the necessary legal procedures for the ratification of the convention referred to in clause First of this decision—shall prepare the instrument of ratification of the convention and deposit it in accordance with the procedures stipulated in it, taking into account the provisions of clause First of this decision.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 28 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 222 Abolishing the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Regions in Jazan

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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 59288 dated 24 Rajab 1447 [13 January 2026], which includes the Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan Region Telegram 187932 dated 16 Rajab 1447 [5 January 2026], regarding the abolition of the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan Region,

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the Strategic Office for the Development of Jazan Region issued by Council of Ministers Decision 626 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [14 June 2022],

after perusal of Royal Order 3/S/19945 dated 20 Sha’ban 1396 [16 August 1976],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 281 dated 29 Muharram 1448 [14 July 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1745/47/M dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [14 May 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1512 dated 9 Safar 1448 [23 July 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan, established by Royal Order 3/S/19945 dated 20 Sha’ban 1396 [16 August 1976], is hereby abolished.

Second

The tasks related to strategic planning and development coordination at the regional level, projects, and initiatives of a developmental nature, and the associated documents and records are hereby transferred to the Strategic Office for the Development of Jazan Region.

Third

The tasks related to agricultural, environmental, and water activities are hereby transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, including the task of reducing and eliminating khat cultivation within its executive plans without prejudice to the mandates of other concerned agencies, and the Ministry of Finance must be coordinated with on the mechanism for providing the necessary financial support.

Fourth

A committee must be formed under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive Officer of the Strategic Office for the Development of Jazan Region, with the membership of high-level representatives from the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the Ministry of Finance, and the Authority for the Development and Reconstruction of Mountainous Areas in Jazan, to develop an implementation plan and timeline not exceeding six months for the implementation of the provisions of clauses First, Second, and Third of this decision, and to implement it after its approval.

Fifth

The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Ministry of Finance, shall make the necessary arrangements to address the situation of the personnel of the authority after its abolition by transferring or redeploying them to the ministry or its associated entities.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 28 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 219 Approving the System of the General Authority for Roads

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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 911 dated 5 Muharram 1445 [23 July 2023], which includes the General Authority for Roads Telegram 78868 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [18 July 2023], regarding the draft Statute of the General Authority for Roads,

after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the General Authority for Roads issued by Council of Ministers Decision 14 dated 4 Muharram 1444 [1 August 2022],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], issued regarding the National Framework for Fees and Charges,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 114 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [11 July 2024], Memo 3351 dated 11 Shawwal 1446 [9 April 2025], Memo 4162 dated 28 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [24 June 2025], Memo 832 dated 25 Safar 1447 [19 August 2025], Memo 1462 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [9 October 2025], and Minutes 136 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [13 May 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1925 /47/M dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [11 June 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1780 dated 15 Safar 1448 [29 July 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Statute of the General Authority for Roads is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—replaces the Organizational Arrangements of the General Authority for Roads issued by Council of Ministers Decision 14 dated 4 Muharram 1444 [2 August 2022].

Third

The exercise of the powers—stipulated in article 6(12) of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision—by the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Roads must be in accordance with Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], issued in connection with the National Framework for Fees and Charges.

Fourth

The Board of Directors of the General Authority for Roads—formed in accordance with article 5 of the Organizational Arrangements of the General Authority for Roads issued by Council of Ministers Decision 14 dated 4 Muharram 1444 [1 August 2022]—hereby continues to exercise the powers and mandates of the board of directors stipulated in article 6 of the statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—until the end of its term or until the formation of a new board of directors for the authority in accordance with article 5 of the statute, whichever is earlier.

Fifth

The General Authority for Roads shall continue to carry out operational works related to roads (outside the urban boundary), including planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and supervision, until these works are assigned to other entities.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 28 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Tourism: Decision 594/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Instructions for Practicing the Activity of Tourist Accommodation Facility Type (inn) During the Hajj Season in the Cities of Makkah Al-mukarramah and Madinah Al-munawwarah

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The Minister of Tourism,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022], and the Regulation of the Tourist Hospitality Facility issued by Ministerial Decision 2289 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],

and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1447/1123 dated 26 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [18 September 2025], approving the exemption of applicants for a license for a tourist hospitality facility of the Lodge type to operate during the Hajj season from the criteria attached to Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022] for operation during the Hajj season, and approving the instructions for conducting this activity during the season,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Instructions for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities of the Lodge Type During the Hajj Season—approved by the competent entity—in the City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and City Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is hereby approved, in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The exemption of the applicant for a license to operate a tourist hospitality facility of the lodge type during the Hajj season—determined by the competent authority each Hijri year—in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah from complying with the following requirements is hereby continued:

1. Direct connection to the tourism monitoring platform provided in article 6(1) of the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation.

2. Meeting the criteria for licensing a lodge approved by Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], provided that it meets the criteria for licensing and classifying a lodge during the Hajj season attached to this decision.

Third

The period of validity of the lodge license during the Hajj season in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is 90 days, non-renewable.

Fourth

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

Fifth

This decision repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act upon it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib

Issued on: 29 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

The Statute of the General Authority for Roads

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