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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 119 Amending Article 5 of the System of the Fund of Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners, and Missing Persons

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of Royal Court File 49905 dated 21 Rajab 1444 [12 February 2023], including the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners and Missing Persons Fund Telegram 1444921 dated 16 Rajab 1444 [7 February 2023], regarding the request of the fund to amend article 5 of its system.

after perusal of the System of the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners, and Missing Persons Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 366 dated 14 Sha’ban 1436 [2 June 2015],

after perusal of the Council of Ministers Decision 195 dated 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [11 October 2022],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 2819 dated 18 Ramadan 1444 [9 April 2023], 81 dated 9 Muharram 1445 [27 July 2023], 1539 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [15 November 2023], 2526 dated 13 Rajab 1445 [24 January 2024], and 3471 dated 30 Ramadan 1445 [9 April 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1036/45/M dated 23 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [6 December 2023],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 16613 dated 11 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [18 June 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 216 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [12 July 2024],

hereby decides

Article 5 of the System of the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners, and Missing Persons Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 366 dated 14 Sha’ban 1436 [2 June 2015] is hereby amended by adding the Minister of Defense and the Head of State Security to the membership of the board of trustees of the fund, so that the article reads as follows:

“The fund must have a board of trustees, whose chairman is appointed by a decision by the Council of Ministers. Its members must include: the Minister of Interior, the Minister of the National Guard; the Minister of Defense; the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance; the Minister of Finance; the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development; and the Head of State Security. The chairman shall appoint, by a decision, at least four other members who are known for their contributions to the charitable field.”

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 2 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 8 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5043 issued on 16 August 2024.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/45 regarding Presiding over the Meetings of the Council of Ministers

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

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 the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of Royal Order O/61 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [27 September 2022],

based on what was presented to us by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister on 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024] regarding the convening of the Council of Ministers meeting, if We do not attend it and the chairman of the council does not attend it, the meeting shall be chaired by the eldest of their Royal Highness that is a member of the council present.

after perusal of the Basic Laws Committee Minutes 25 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [23 May 2024],

and in pursuance of public interest,

we hereby order the following

First

The Council of Ministers meeting—if not attended by the chairman of the council or any of his deputies—must be held under the chairmanship of the eldest members of the council present who are sons of the Founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Faisal Al-Saud, including the descendants, as an exception to the provision of article 7 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993] regarding the Chairmanship of Meetings of the Council of Ministers. The decisions issued at such meetings must be signed by the chairman of the council.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 4 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 8 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 117 Approving the Amendment to Some Articles of the Labor Law

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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 78363 dated 29 Shawwal 1445 [8 May 2024], which includes the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 175401 dated 20 Ramadan 1442 [2 May 2021], regarding the request for approval of the proposed amendments to the Labor Law,

after perusal of the Labor Law, issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 23 Sha’ban 1426 [27 September 2005],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 2158 dated 19 Ramadan 1443 [21 April 2022], 1712 dated 3 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [27 December 2022], 2834 dated 18 Ramadan 1444 [9 April 2023], and 2289 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [7 January 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1323/45/M dated 13 Rajab 1445 [24 January 2024],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 81/9 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [6 November 2023], and 279/27 dated 27 Shawwal 1445 [6 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 229 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [12 July 2024],

hereby decides

First

Some articles of the Labor Law, issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 23 Sha’ban 1426 [27 September 2005], are hereby amended in the form attached.

Second

The amendment—referred to in clause First of this decision—enters into force after 180 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

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

Third

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development shall carry out the following:

1. Reviewing the Executive Regulation of the Labor Law and making the necessary amendments to them in light of the amendment referred to in clause First of this decision, and they become effective from the effective date referred to in clause Second of this decision.

2. Preparing the Executive Regulation to Control and Organize Labor Inspection Work as stipulated in article 209 of the Labor Law, and becomes effective from the date referred to in clause Second of this decision.

Fourth

Emphasizing that the amendment of the Labor Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—does not result in any change or amendment to the competences stipulated under the legal provisions of any of the government entities.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 2 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 8 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5044 issued on 24 August 2024.

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Laws and Regulations

The Law of Product Safety

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/36 Approving the Law of Product Safety and the Law of Standards and Quality

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

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 Decisions 313/43 dated 22 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [11 July 2023], and 180/19 dated 2 Sha’ban 1445 [12 February 2024],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 93 dated 24 Muharram 1446 [31 July 2024],

have decreed as follows

First

The Product Safety Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The Standards and Quality Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

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: 29 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 5 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5043 issued on 16 August 2024.

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Laws and Regulations

The Law of Standards and Quality

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Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture: Decision 15021308 Approving the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the Use of Groundwater Sources (Wells) and Classifying their Violations

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Issued on: 24 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 31 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 92 Approving the Guidance Manual for the Governance of Public Entities

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of the Royal Court File 45395 dated 11 Sha’ban 1442 [25 March 2021], which includes Chairman of the Control and Anti-Corruption Authority Letter 28298 dated 8 Sha’ban 1442 [22 March 2021], regarding the draft Guidance Manual for the Governance of Public Entities,

after perusal of the aforementioned draft guide,

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 839 dated 8 Rajab 1438 [5 April 2017] and Minutes 20 dated 12 Muharram 1442 [31 August 2020], Memorandum 1670 dated 22 Ramadan 1442 [4 May 2021], Memorandum 1135 dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [18 October 2023], Memorandum 2949 dated 15 Sha’ban 1445 [25 February 2024], and Memorandum 4304 dated 20 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [27 June 2024],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 20-12/45/R dated 16 Shawwal 1445 [25 April 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 244 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [12 July 2024],

hereby decides

The Guidance Manual for the Governance of Public Entities is hereby approved in the form attached.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 24 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 31 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 97 Approving the Amendment to the Law of the National Center for Archives and Records

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 40923 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [15 December 2023], which includes General Supervisor of the National Center for Archives and Records Letter 481 dated 23 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [6 December 2023], regarding the request to amend article 4 of the law of the center,

after perusal of article 24(2) of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of the Law of the National Center for Archives and Records issued by Royal Decree D/55 dated 23 Shawwal 1409 [29 May 1989],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3491 dated 6 Shawwal 1445 [15 April 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 19-43/45/D dated 23 Shawwal 1445 [2 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12544 dated 3 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [10 June 2024],

hereby decides

The amendment to article 4 of the Law of the National Center for Archives and Records issued by Royal Decree D/55 dated 23 Shawwal 1409 [29 May 1989] is hereby approved by adding two paragraphs to the article in the following two texts:

“5. Approving the annual report of the center in preparation for its submission in accordance with the legal procedures.

6. Reviewing the periodic reports on the progress of the work of the center and taking the necessary decisions in their regard.”

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 24 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 31 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

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Laws and Regulations

Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for the (Use) of Groundwater Sources (Wells) and Classifying Their Violations

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