Author: Decree
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 17195 dated 9 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [24 September 2023], which includes Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh Letter 20230918062 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [18 September 2023], regarding the request of the authority to complete the necessary legal procedures regarding the establishment of a non-profit institution for the Model Institute of the Capital that is under the scope of the authority,
after perusal of the organizational arrangements for the Model Institute of the Capital in Riyadh and the Thagr Model Schools in Jeddah issued by Council of Ministers Decision 238 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1439 [30 January 2018],
after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 1284 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [31 October 2023], 2383 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [17 October 2023], and 3036 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [3 November 2023],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 21-37/ 45/D dated 4 Ramadan 1445 [14 March 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10863 dated 16 Shawwal 1445 [25 April 2024],
hereby decides
First
The Model Institute of the Capital of Riyadh is hereby transformed to a non-profit establishment owned by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The authority may consider transferring the ownership of the establishment to the Riyadh non-profit establishment after its establishment.
Second
The provisions relating to the Model Institute of the Capital in Riyadh stipulated in the organizational arrangements for the Model Institute of the Capital in Riyadh and the Thagr Model Schools in Jeddah issued by Council of Ministers Decision 238 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1439 [30 January 2018] are hereby repealed.
Third
The Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh, in coordination with the relevant authorities shall prepare the draft statute of the institution referred to in clause First of this decision—guided by the provisions of the constitution of King Saud University approved by Royal Order 9589 dated 9 Safar 1444 [6 September 2022] and the constitution of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre approved by Royal Order 30176 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 [18 December 2021]—and reporting it to complete the legal procedures.
Fourth
The entry into force of clauses First and Second of this decision must be from the date of entry into force of the constitution of the establishment referred to in clause Third of this decision.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445
Corresponding to: 28 May 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5035 issued on 7 June 2024.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
and after perusal of paragraph 3 of article 8 of the Regulation of Powers of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers Regulation issued by decision 3/B/23 of the board of directors of the authority on 6 Muharram 1445 [24 July 2023],
hereby decides
First
The Professional Criteria for Vehicle Damage Valuation is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The criteria must be published in the official gazette and comes into force from the date of its publication. It repeals any decision in conflict with it.
Engineer Faisal bin Bader Al-Mandeel
Chief Executive Officer
Issued on: 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445
Corresponding to: 27 May 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5034 issued on 31 May 2024.
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 [2 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 [2 March 1992],
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 247/24 dated 16 Ramadan 1445 [26 March 2024],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 967 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [21 May 2024],
have decreed as follows
First
The addition of a new paragraph (d) to article 31 of the Weapons and Ammunition Law issued by Royal Decree D/45 dated 25 Rajab 1426 [30 August 2005] is hereby approved with the following text:
(d) The fees for issuing or renewing weapons licences issued to members of the diplomatic and consular corps accredited to the Kingdom must be collected on the basis of the principle of reciprocity, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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: 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445
Corresponding to: 26 May 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5035 issued on 7 June 2024.
The Minister of Energy,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law, after perusal of the Energy Supply Law issued by Royal Decree D/80 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [28 December 2022], and Ministerial Decision 1-1229-1440 of 27 Safar 1440 [5 November 2018], regarding the renewal of License 1 of the Natural Gas Distribution Company to Build, Own, and Operate a Dry Gas Distribution Network in the Second Industrial City of Riyadh, and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The service area is hereby modified according to the limits shown in the map attached.
Second
The terms and conditions applicable in the licence and its annexes apply to all that is not stipulated in the amendments issued in this decision.
Third
This decision is subject to all the provisions of the orders, laws, regulations, instructions, procedures, relevant decisions, and any of its amendments.
Fourth
This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette, and continues to be applicable until the contrary is issued. It repeals all decisions in conflict with it.
Fifth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Energy
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Issued on: 17 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1448
Corresponding to: 24 April 2027
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5037 issued on 5 July 2024.
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 [2 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 [2 March 1992],
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 244/23 dated 15 Ramadan 1445 [25 March 2024],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 958 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [21 May 2024],
have decreed as follows
First
The accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat and its amendments is hereby approved.
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: 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445
Corresponding to: 26 May 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5035 issued on 7 June 2024.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 69132 dated 23 Ramadan 1445 [2 April 2024], which includes the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Telegram 351845 dated 3 Rajab 1444 [25 January 2023], and Telegram 1047496 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [1 December 2023], regarding his request to approve the Accession of the Kingdom to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat,
after perusal of the aforementioned convention,
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 1321 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [31 October 2023] and Memorandum 2622 dated 19 Rajab 1445 [30 January 2024],
after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1408/45/M dated 5 Sha’ban 1445 [15 February 2024],
after considering Shura Council Decision 244/23 dated 15 Ramadan 1445 [25 March 2024],
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10922 dated 20 Shawwal 1445 [29 April 2024],
hereby decides
First
The Accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat and its amendments is hereby approved.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
Second
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture—in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—must take the necessary measures to enforce the provisions of the agreement referred to in clause First of this decision.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445
Corresponding to: 21 May 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5035 issued on 7 June 2024.