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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/79 Approving the Measurement and Calibration Law

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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 [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 300/28 dated 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 202 dated 30 Safar 1446 [3 September 2024],

have decreed as follows

First

The Measurement and Calibration Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The application of the provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—must not prejudice the competences of the Ministry of Energy related to measurement and calibration operations stipulated in the Hydrocarbons Law issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [20 December 2017], nor the rights of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) stipulated in the Concession Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) approved by Royal Decree D/38 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [24 December 2017].

Third

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: 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 10 September 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5048 issued on 20 September 2024.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 202 Approving the Measurement and Calibration Law

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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 79228 dated 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [12 May 2024], which includes the Minister of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization Telegram 35993 dated 5 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [15 July 2021], regarding the draft Measurement and Calibration Law,

after perusal of the aforementioned draft law,

after perusal of the Measurement and Calibration Law issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1434 [19 September 2013],

after perusal of the Hydrocarbons Law issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [20 December 2017],

after perusal of the Concession Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) approved by Royal Decree D/38 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [24 December 2017],

after perusal of the System of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1431 [31 May 2010],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 318 dated 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [24 May 2023], Memorandum 3809 dated 8 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [26 June 2023], Memorandum 870 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [27 September 2023], Memorandum 2532 dated 13 Rajab 1445 [25 January 2024], Memorandum 2958 dated 15 Sha’ban 1445 [25 February 2024], and Memorandum 4202 dated 6 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [12 June 2024],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 2-10/45/R dated 19 Sha’ban 1445 [29 February 2024],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 300/28 dated 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1415 dated 8 Safar 1446 [12 August 2024],

hereby decides

First

The Measurement and Calibration Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The application of the provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—must not prejudice the competences of the Ministry of Energy related to measurement and calibration operations stipulated in the Hydrocarbons Law issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [20 December 2017], nor the rights of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) stipulated in the Concession Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) approved by Royal Decree D/38 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [24 December 2017].

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

Third

The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization shall review its competences—stipulated in its law issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1431 [31 May 2010]—in light of the provisions in the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—of provisions on controlling the practice of measurement and calibration activity, and shall report the matters requiring action in this regard.

Fourth

The financial rewards referred to in article 12 of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be granted in accordance with a governance agreed upon with the Ministry of Finance, which must include a rewards cap and controls for their disbursement.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 5 September 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5048 issued on 20 September 2024.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/83 Reconstituting the Council of Senior Scholars

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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,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of Royal Order O/137 dated 8 Rajab 1391 [30 August 1971], issued to establish and organize the Council of Senior Scholars,

after perusal of Royal Order O/88 dated 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1422 [29 May 2001],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/142 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1442 [18 October 2020],

and in pursuance of public interest,

We hereby order the following

First

The Council of Senior Scholars is hereby reconstituted with the following eminent president and members, starting from 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [5 September 2024]:

1. His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh as Chairman.

2. Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan.

3. Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh.

4. Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen bin Abdulrahman Al-Turki.

5. Sheikh Abdullah bin Suleiman bin Mohammed Al-Manea.

6. Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Humaid.

7. Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim bin Abdulaziz Al-Issa.

8. Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Mutlaq.

9. Sheikh Dr Saad bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Shathri.

10. Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Kulliyyah.

11. Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah bin Mubarak Al-Mujib.

12. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hassan bin Abdulrahman Al-Sheikh.

13. Sheikh Dr Yousuf bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saeed.

14. Sheikh Mohammed bin Mohammed Al-Mukhtar bin Mohammad Mazid.

15. Sheikh Dr Jibril bin Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Busaili.

16. Sheikh Dr Abdulsalam bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sulaiman.

17. Sheikh Dr Ghalib bin Mohammed bin Abu Al-Qasim Hamdhi.

18. Sheikh Dr Sami bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Suqair.

19. Sheikh Dr Bandar bin Abdulaziz bin Siraj Baleela.

20. Sheikh Abdulbaqi bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Mubarak.

21. Sheikh Dr AbduIillah bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Mulla.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 29 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 4 September 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5046 issued on 6 September 2024.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/75 Relieving an Advisor from His Position

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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,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Grade issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [14 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/415 dated 28 Rajab 1442 [12 March 2021],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, the medical advisor at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, is hereby relieved of his post.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 31 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/74 Appointing an Advisor in the Royal Court

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

and Supreme Commander of All Military Forces,

after perusal of the Law of the Service of Officers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 28 Sha’ban 1393 [26 September 1973],

after perusal of the Military Retirement Law, issued by Royal Decree D/24 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1395 [17 April 1975],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/73 dated 25 Safar 1446 [31 August 2024],

We hereby order the following

First

Mutlaq bin Salim bin Mutlaq Al-Azima is hereby appointed as an advisor in the Royal Court with the rank of Lieutenant General.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 31 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/73 Military Appointments

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

and Supreme Commander of All Military Forces,

after perusal of the Law of the Service of Officers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 28 Sha’ban 1393 [26 September 1973],

after perusal of Royal Orders O/41 dated 15 Safar 1439 [5 November 2017], O/137 dated 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1439 [26 February 2018], and O/131 dated 9 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [16 October 2021],

and based on the matters presented to Us by His Highness the Minister of Defense,

We hereby order the following

First

The service of Lieutenant General Mutlaq bin Salim bin Mutlaq Al-Azima, Commander of the Joint Forces, is hereby terminated by his retirement, effective from the date of this order.

Second

Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Ghufaili, Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, is hereby relieved of his post and appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff with the rank of Lieutenant General.

Third

Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mutair, Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, is hereby relieved of his post and appointed as an advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense with the rank of Lieutenant General.

Fourth

Major General Fahd bin Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Salman is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Commander of the Joint Forces.

Fifth

Major General Fahd bin Saud bin Dhuwaihir Al-Jahni is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Chief of Staff of the Land Forces.

Sixth

Lieutenant General Marine Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Hamid Al-Gharibi is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces.

Seventh

His Highness the Minister of Defense shall implement this order of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 29 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/76 Appointing an Advisor in the Ministry of Defense

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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,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Grade issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391,

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib is hereby appointed as an advisor at the Ministry of Defense with the excellent rank.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 31 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 185 Renewing the Exemption Period Stipulated in Clause Second of Royal Decree D/21 for a Period of Two Years

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 46800 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [7 January 2024], which includes the President of State Security Telegram 116241 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [2 January 2024], regarding the request of the presidency to renew the period of the exception stipulated in clause Second of Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017] for two years starting from 12 Safar 1445 [29 August 2023].

after perusal of Law of Combating Terrorist Crimes and its Financing issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 447 dated 12 Sha’ban 1443 [16 March 2022],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 2664 dated 24 Rajab 1445 [4 February 2024],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 14415 dated 27 Shawwal 1445 [6 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1473 dated 9 Safar 1446 [15 August 2024,

hereby decides

The period of the exemption stipulated in clause Second of Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017] is hereby renewed for a period of two years starting from 12 Safar 1445 [29 August 2023].

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 23 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 29 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5046 issued on 6 September 2024.