Author: Decree
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 51188 dated 6 Ramadan 1441 [29 April 2020], which includes the Minister of Tourism Letter 10642 dated 4 Ramadan 1441 [27 April 2020] regarding the draft System of the Tourism Development Council
after perusal of the mentioned draft system,
after perusal of the National Tourism Strategy issued by Council of Ministers Decision 82 dated 25 Muharram 1441 [24 September 2019],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 1425 dated 2 Dhu Al-Hijja 1441 [23 July 2020],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 11-43/41/D dated 9 Dhu Al-Hijja 1441 [30 July 2020],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 565 dated 24 Muharram 1442 [12 September 2020],
hereby decides
The System of the Tourism Development Council is hereby approved in the form attached.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 27 Muharram 1442
Corresponding to: 15 September 2020
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4850 issued on 25 September 2020.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of the file included in Royal Order 62645 dated 22 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [13 July 2020],
which includes the Minister of Tourism Letter 11563 dated 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [25 June 2020] regarding the approval of the proposal to establish an authority named the Red Sea Tourism Authority,
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 1166 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1441 [11 August 2020],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 30-2/42/D dated 8 Muharram 1442 [27 August 2020],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 564 dated 24 Muharram 1442 [12 September 2020],
hereby decides
First
The establishment of the Red Sea Tourism Authority is hereby approved.
The Ministry of Tourism shall prepare the draft organizational arrangements for the authority referred to in clause First.
Second
A decision in light of the content of Royal Order 62645 dated 22 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [13 July 2020] must be made, and the findings must be reported.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 27 Muharram 1442
Corresponding to: 15 September 2020
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4850 issued on 25 September 2020.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 54340 dated 28 Ramadan 1441 [21 May 2020], which includes the Minister of Education Telegram 91194 dated 26 Ramadan 1441 [19 May 2020], regarding the final minutes of the technical team to prepare a standard Saudi classification of educational levels and specializations,
after perusal of the Standard Saudi Classification of Educational Levels and Specializations based on the updated International Standard Classification of Education ISCED (11 and 13) issued by Council of Ministers Decision 701 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1440 [27 August 2019],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 1022 dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [9 July 2020],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 37-43/41/I dated 9 Dhu Al-Hijja 1441 [30 July 2020],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 231 dated 11 Muharram 1442 [30 August 2020],
hereby decides
First
The Standard Saudi Classification for Educational Levels and Specializations is hereby adopted in the form attached.
Second
Ministries and government agencies shall apply the classification—referred to in clause First of this decision—in their internal regulations within 12 months from the date of this decision.
Third
A permanent technical committee must be formed in the Ministry of Education with the membership of representatives from: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the General Authority for Statistics, the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, the Saudi Council of Engineers, the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants, the Saudi Bar Association, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, the General Secretariat of the Military Service Council, and the National Information Center, to undertake the following tasks:
1․ Managing future updates to the Standard Saudi Classification of Educational Levels and Specializations, based on matters received from ministries, government agencies, and educational and training institutions.
2․ Cooperating and coordinating with ministries and government agencies regarding the process of applying the classification in the technical field.
3․ Holding meetings and working sessions to introduce and raise awareness of the classification.
4․ Preparing its work rules, and submitting them to the Minister of Education for approval.
The committee may invite whomever it deems appropriate from other entities to participate in the topics it is working on.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 27 Muharram 1442
Corresponding to: 15 September 2020
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4854 issued on 23 October 2020.
Issued on: 13/1/1442
Corresponding to: 1/9/2020
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5008 issued on 24 November 2023.
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development,
Based on the powers granted to him by law, and after perusal of the Labor Law issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 23 Sha’aban 1426 [27 September 2005], amended by Royal Decree D/51 dated 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1434 [24 March 2013], amended by Royal Decree D/14 dated 22 Safar 1440 [31 October 2018], amended by Royal Decree D/134 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [30 July 2019], and after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Labor Law and its annexes issued by Decision 1441 [2020], amended by Ministerial Decision 146481 dated 7 Ramadan 1441 [30 April 2020], and based on the objectives of the ministry towards regulating the recruitment sector,
hereby decides
First
The amendment of article 60 of Annex 4 of the Rules for Practicing Recruitment and Providing Labor Services of the Executive Regulation of the Labor Law issued by Ministerial Decision 70273 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1440 [18 December 2018] and amended by Ministerial Decision 142906 dated 13 Sha’aban 1441 [6 April 2020] is hereby approved to read as follows:
1. The competent agency shall consider the violations of the licensees to the provisions of these rules and instructions issued by the ministry, and it may take one or more of the following measures: Temporary suspension of one or all of the activities or services that the licensee is permitted to practice Suspension of the ministry and relevant entities services provided to the licensee Deduction from the bank guarantee Withdrawal of the license Suspension of the license Cancellation of the license at the request of the licensee.
2. The ministry shall form a committee of three members, including a legal advisor, to consider grievance applications against the decisions issued by the competent agency referred to in paragraph 1 of this article. After studying the grievance applications and verifying their validity, it may dismiss the grievance or amend the decision. Its decisions must be approved by the vice minister or his authorized delegate.
Second
This decision must be published in the official gazette and on the website of the ministry, and comes into force on the date of its publication.
Third
The Vice Minister for Labor shall take the necessary measures to implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Engineer Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi
Issued on: 12 Muharram 1442
Corresponding to: 31 August 2020
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4850 issued on 25 September 2020.
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property,
based on the powers entrusted to it by law,
based on article 7 of the System of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property issued by Council of Ministers Decision 496 dated 14 Ramadan 1439 [29 May 2018], which stipulates that: “The board may form standing or temporary committees from among its members or others, to which it assigns the tasks it deems appropriate. The decision to form each committee must specify its chairman, members, and mandates. These committees may seek the assistance of whomever they deem appropriate to perform the tasks assigned to them”,
and after perusal of the Regulation of Joint Government Committees and the Governance of Their Work issued by the Civil Service Council Decision 1-1270 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1428 [1 December 2007], approved by Royal Order 3759/MB.
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
A standing non-executive committee, supervised by the Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, named “National Committee for the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights” is hereby formed and is legally affiliated with the Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, as follows:
1․ The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property—Chairman
2․ A representative from the Ministry of Commerce—Member
3․ A representative from the Ministry of Justice—Member
4․ A representative from the Ministry of Media—Member
5․ A representative from the Public Prosecution—Member
6․ A representative from the Public Security—Member
7․ A representative from the General Authority of Customs—Member
8․ A representative from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority—Member
9․ A representative from the General Commission for Audiovisual Media—Member
10․ A representative from the Communications and Information Technology Commission—Member
11․A representative from the Council of Saudi Chambers—Member
The ranks of the representatives of government agencies must not be less than 14th or its equivalent, the duration of their membership in the committee is three years, renewable once, and their remuneration is determined in accordance with the provisions of the relevant laws.
Second
The Regulation Governing the Work of the National Committee for the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.
Third
The executive manager of the directorate of intellectual property protection shall assume the secretariat of the committee.
Fourth
This decision comes into force from the date of its adoption, and the work of the committee must be evaluated after the lapse of one year from the date of the commencement of its work referred to in this clause.
Fifth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Issued on: 11 Muharram 1442
Corresponding to: 30 August 2020
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4850 issued on 25 September 2020.