Author: Decree
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 33477 dated 4 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [18 November 2023], which includes the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 66982 dated 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [15 November 2023] regarding the Draft National Policy for the Elimination of Forced Labor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
after perusal of the aforementioned draft policy,
after perusal of Memorandum 2426 dated 4 Rajab 1445 [16 January 2024], Memorandum 626 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [4 September 2024], and Memorandum 1356 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [22 October 2024] prepared by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers,
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 2058/45/M dated 8 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [16 May 2024],
after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 9027 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [26 December 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 7147 dated 11 Rajab 1446 [11 January 2025].
hereby decides
The National Policy for the Elimination of Forced Labor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hereby approved in the form attached.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 21 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 21 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Water Efficiency and Conservation Center
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on article 4(7) of the System of the National Water Efficiency and Conservation Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 336 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [2 February 2021],
and based on the board of directors of the center Decision 1/29/8/23 dated 13 Safar 1445 [29 August 2023], including the approval of the regulation for licensing water efficiency and conservation service providers,
and in pursuance of the interest of work,
hereby decides
First
The issuance of the Regulation for Licensing Water Efficiency and Conservation Service Providers is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
This decision comes into force after 365 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, and must be communicated to those concerned to implement and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the National Center for Water Efficiency and Conservation
Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley
Issued on: 19 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 19 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,
based on the powers granted to him by law,
based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], in exception to article 2(3) and article 3(2) of the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for Extracting Non-Potable Water (Water Dispensers and Water Tanks) and Classifying Their Violations issued by Ministerial Decision 5217633 dated 25 Rajab 1445 [6 February 2024],
and based on the matters presented by the undersecretary of the ministry for water Letter 5258188 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [1 January 2025], which includes the appropriateness of permitting the issuance of licenses for extracting non-potable water through water dispensers (for those who do not own ownership deeds),
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Mechanism Governing the Issuance of Licenses for Extracting Non-Potable Water Through Water Dispensers (for Those Who Do Not Own Ownership Deeds) is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
This decision is effective for a period of three years, and the licenses issued by virtue of it must not be renewed unless there is an ownership deed, as of the date of its publication in the official gazette. It must be communicated to those concerned to implement and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley
Issued on: 19 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 19 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5065 issued on 17 January 2025.
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 the Shura Council Decision 56/6 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [28 October 2024]
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 498 dated 14 Rajab 1446 [14 January 2025],
have decreed as follows
First
The government entity is exempted from penalties and fines resulting from its violation of the Law of the Municipal Licensing Procedures–issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 23 Ramadan 1435 [20 July 2014]–if it corrects this violation within one year from the date of this decree. The Minister of Municipalities and Housing may extend the period for another year.
Second
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: 19 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 19 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5068 issued on 7 February 2025.
Issued on: 14 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 14 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.
The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020],
and after perusal of the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Water Letter 25158203 dated 1 Rajab 1446 [1 January 2025] to which the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the Use of Surface Water Sources and Classifying Their Violations and the reports for policing their violations are attached,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the Use of Surface Water Sources and Classifying Their Violations are hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Second
The reports for policing the violations of the use of surface water sources are hereby approved in the four forms attached to this decision.
Third
The Office of the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Water shall update the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the Use of Surface Water Sources and Classifying Their Violations and the reports for policing their violations, make the exemption it deems appropriate in accordance with the Water Law and its executive regulation, and submit them for approval.
Fourth
This decision comes into force on the date of its publication on the official gazette, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it and act by virtue of it, and it hereby repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley
Issued on: 14 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 14 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5067 issued on 31 January 2025.