Issued on: 18/9/1445
Corresponding to: 28/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
Issued on: 18/9/1445
Corresponding to: 28/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
The Minister of Energy,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and after perusal of clause Third of Royal Decree D/15 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1424 [13 May 2003], by which the Law of Expropriating of Real Estate for Public Benefit and Temporary Seizure of Real Estate was issued, and based on the provisions of the law,
The commencement of the procedures for expropriating a part of the plot of land owned under Instrument 812604002921 dated 21 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [28 October 2021], located in Wadi Al-Dawasir Governorate in Riyadh Region, overlapping with the 33 KV aerial easement, which connects Station 8782 to Station 7780, with a total area of 3086.53 m2 (Three thousand eighty-six square meters and fifty-three square centimeters) is hereby approved, in accordance with the attached cadastral decision, for the benefit of the Saudi Electricity Company.
The Saudi Electricity Company shall notify this decision to the relevant entities referred to in articles 6 and article 7 of the law, in order to nominate its representatives in each of the Real Estate Description and Inventory Committee and the Real Estate Compensation Estimation Committee, within a period not exceeding 15 days from the issuance of this decision. The company shall call for the meetings, prepare the minutes, and take the necessary measures to carry out each task of the committee.
The Saudi Electricity Company shall notify the owners of the rights over the real estate whose expropriation is decided of the compensation estimated to them, and it shall also inform the owners and occupants of the real estate that it must be vacated within the period specified by the company, provided that it is not less than 30 (thirty) days from the date of notification of the eviction, in accordance with the provisions of articles 16 and article 17 of the law.
The Saudi Electricity Company shall pay compensation to rights holders in accordance with the decision of the Real Estate Compensation Estimation Committee, and the disbursement procedures shall be carried out before the date specified for vacating the property, provided that the amount of compensation is not delivered to its owner until after the delivery of the property, and it is documented by the notary public or the court. The compensation must be disbursed within two years from the date of the decision approving the commencement of the expropriation procedures in accordance with the provisions of article 18 of the Law.
It is permitted for stakeholders to file a grievance before the board of grievances against the decisions made by the committees in accordance with the system, within 60 (sixty) days from the date they are notified of the decision.
This decision must be published in the official gazette and in two daily newspapers distributed in the region. A copy of the announcement must also be posted at the headquarters of the company, at the headquarters of the project, in the court, in the emirate, governorate, or centre, and in the municipality in whose jurisdiction the property is located.
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it.
Minister of Energy
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Issued on: 18/9/1445
Corresponding to: 28/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
Issued on: 18/9/1445
Corresponding to: 28/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
The Minister of Energy,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and after perusal of clause Third of Royal Decree D/15 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1424 [13 May 2003], by which the Law of Expropriating of Real Estate for Public Benefit and Temporary Seizure of Real Estate was issued, and based on the provisions of the law,
The commencement of the procedures for expropriating a part of the plot of land owned under Instrument 472201003297 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020], located in Sabiya Governorate in Jazan Region, overlapping with the 380 KV aerial easement, which connects the Madaya Station with the Jazan Refining Plant, with a total area of 137.20 (one hundred and thirty-seven square meters and twenty square centimeters), in accordance with the attached cadastral decision, for the benefit of the Saudi Electricity Company.
The Saudi Electricity Company shall notify this decision to the relevant entities referred to in articles 6 and article 7 of the law, in order to nominate its representatives in each of the Real Estate Description and Inventory Committee and the Real Estate Compensation Estimation Committee, within a period not exceeding 15 days from the issuance of this decision. The company shall call for the meetings, prepare the minutes, and take the necessary measures to carry out each task of the committee.
The Saudi Electricity Company shall notify the owners of the rights over the real estate whose expropriation is decided on the compensation estimated to them, and it shall also inform the owners and occupants of the real estate that it must be vacated within the period specified by the company, provided that it is not less than 30 (thirty) days from the date of notification of the eviction, in accordance with the provisions of articles 16 and article 17 of the law.
The Saudi Electricity Company shall pay compensation to rights holders in accordance with the decision of the Real Estate Compensation Estimation Committee, and the disbursement procedures shall be carried out before the date specified for vacating the property, provided that the amount of compensation is not delivered to its owner until after the delivery of the property, and it is documented by the notary public or the court. The compensation must be disbursed within two years from the date of the decision approving the commencement of the expropriation procedures in accordance with the provisions of article 18 of the Law.
It is permitted for stakeholders to file a grievance before the board of grievances against the decisions made by the committees in accordance with the system, within 60 days from the date they are notified of the decision.
This decision must be published in the official gazette and in two daily newspapers distributed in the region. A copy of the announcement must also be posted at the headquarters of the company, at the headquarters of the project, in the court, in the emirate, governorate, or center, and in the municipality in whose jurisdiction the property is located.
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it.
Minister of Energy
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Issued on: 18/9/1445
Corresponding to: 28/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
Issued on: 18/9/1445
Corresponding to: 28/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of file 52780 received from the Royal Court dated 19 Rajab 1445,
which includes telegram 311330 of His Highness the Minister of Interior dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444,
regarding the draft amendment to some articles of the Civil Status Law,
after perusal of the Civil Status Law issued by Royal Decree D/7 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1407,
after perusal of memorandum 1007 dated 25 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 prepared by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers,
after considering Shura Council Decision 165/18 dated 17 Rajab 1445,
and after perusal of recommendation 8420 of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers dated 5 Sha’ban 1445,
The amendment to the Civil Status Law issued by Royal Decree D/7 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1407 is hereby approved as follows:
1․ A paragraph is hereby added to article 2, the order of which is (v) with the following text:
(v) Identity card: A national identity document issued to a Saudi by the Civil Status in accordance with the provisions of this law, in its physical or digital form.
2․ Article 16 is hereby amended to have the following text:
When records are amended or civil cases and incidents are registered, the biometric features of Saudis who have reached the age of 6 must be registered. The executive regulation must specify the necessary controls for matters provided in this article.
3․ Article 67 is hereby amended to have the following text:
Saudis who reach the age of 15 shall obtain their own identity card. Their guardian, custodian, or agent shall take the required measures for this. This is optional for those between the ages of 6 and 15. The card must be issued according to the records of the Central Civil Registry. The executive regulation must specify the necessary controls for matters provided in this article.
A draft royal decree has been prepared for this in the form attached.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 16/9/1445
Corresponding to: 26/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of the file received from the Royal Court 66264 dated 12 Ramadan 1445, regarding the Draft Rules for Dealing with Applications from Public Entities to Establish Companies, to Participate in Establishing Them, or to Establish Any Entity Whose Objectives Include Investment or Aims to Make Profit, and regarding Establishing Clear Governance Based on the Functions, Duties, and Chairmans of the Boards of Directors of Defendant Companies, and Their Legal Association With the Government Entities They Are Subordinate To.
after perusal of the aforementioned draft rules,
after perusal of Royal Order 54611 dated 22 Ramadan 1442,
after perusal of the Law of the Public Investment Fund issued by Royal Decree D/92 dated 12 Sha’ban 1440,
after perusal of the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/132 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443,
after perusal of minutes 209 dated 6 Safar 1440, 769 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440, 1488 dated 16 Sha’ban 1440, and 200 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1444, and memorandums 1203 dated 19 Rajab 1442, 1935 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442, 784 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1443, 1068 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443, 2872 dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443, 480 dated 17 Safar 1444, 2250 dated 23 Rajab 1444, 3765 dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444, 215 dated 19 Muharram 1445, 618 dated 22 Safar 1445, and 2447 dated 6 Rajab 1445 prepared by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers.
after perusal of the recommendation of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs 5-7/45/R dated 29 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445,
and after perusal of the recommendation of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers 9794 dated 14 Ramadan 1445,
The Rules for Dealing with Applications from Public Entities to Establish Companies, to Participate in Establishing Them, or to Establish Any Entity Whose Objectives Include Investment or Aims to Make Profit are hereby approved in the form attached.
His Excellency the Minister of Finance, in collaboration with His Excellency the Minister of Commerce, His Excellency the Governor of the Public Investment Fund, and His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority shall define the meaning of “entity” stipulated in clause 1 of the rules—referred to in clause First of this decision—and shall take the necessary measures to circulate this to the relevant entities.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 16/9/1445
Corresponding to: 26/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5027 issued on 5 April 2024.
Decision 793 dated 16 Ramadan 1445
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 49706 dated 6 Rajab 1445, which includes His Excellency the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 134810 dated 27 Sha’ban 1444, regarding the International Labour Organization Convention 187 concerning the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health,
after perusal of the aforementioned convention,
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 3672 dated 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 and 1163 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1445,
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 35-50/44/I dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444,
after considering Shura Council Decision 152/17 dated 4 Rajab 1445,
and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 8868 dated 16 Sha’ban 1445,
The Accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the International Labour Organization Convention 187 concerning the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health is hereby approved.
A draft royal decree has been prepared in the form attached.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development shall prepare the instrument of accession to the convention—mentioned in clause First of this decision—and deposit it in accordance with the procedures stipulated in the convention, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 16/9/1445
Corresponding to: 26/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.
Issued on: 14/9/1445
Corresponding to: 24/3/2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5027 issued on 5 April 2024.