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Ministerial Decision

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 1447-99-872 Adopting the Scope and Definition of Excise Goods

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The Governor of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Unified Agreement on Excise Tax of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, ratified by Royal Decree D/51 dated 3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1438 [23 January 2017], and its amendments,

the Excise Tax Law issued by Royal Decree D/86 dated 27 Sha’ban 1438 [23 May 2017] and its amendments,

the Executive Regulation of the Excise Tax Law issued by the—former—Board of Directors of the General Authority for Zakat and Income Decision 9-1-2017 dated 13 Ramadan 1438 [8 June 2017] and its amendments (the “executive regulation”),

the decisions issued by the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf,

and based on articles 2, 4, and 8 of the executive regulation,

hereby decides

First

The Scope and Definition of Excise Goods are hereby approved in accordance with the decisions issued by the ministerial committee, in the form attached.

Second

The Methodology for Calculating the Mitigation Rate for the Purposes of Calculating the Tax Due is hereby approved in the form attached.

Third

The Criteria for Calculating the Reference Retail Price and the Retail Price for the Rest of the Concentrates, Powders, Gel, or Extracts are hereby approved in the form attached.

Fourth

This decision comes into force on 1 January 2026, must be communicated to those required to implement it, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Governor Suhail bin Mohammed

Issued on: 11 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 31 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5135 issued on 1 January 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

Criteria for Calculating the Retail Selling Price for the Rest of the Concentrates, Powders, Gel or Extracts

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Scope and Definition of Excise Goods

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Ministry of Energy: Decision 470201/2424 Approving the Amendment to the Schedule of Violations of the Law of the Distribution of Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes

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The Minister of Energy,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of article 16(2) of the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes issued by Royal Decree D/126 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1438 [23 August 2017], as amended by Royal Decree D/112 dated 9 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [8 June 2022], which stipulates that “the amount of the fine for each violation must be determined within the limit stipulated in this law, in accordance with a schedule issued by the minister, taking into account the nature of the activity, the violation committed, its gravity in each case, and the aggravating and mitigating circumstances for it”,

and Ministerial Decision 4173 dated 2 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [10 May 2024],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment of the Schedule of Violations of the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

The schedule must be published on the website of the ministry, and comes into force from the date of issuance of this decision.

Third

This decision replaces Ministerial Decision 4173 dated 2 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [10 May 2024], and repeals all provisions in conflict with it.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant orders, laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and procedures, and any further developments related to them.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Energy
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 11 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 31 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5147 issued on 5 March 2026.

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The Schedule of Violations of the Law of the Distribution of Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes

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The Conditions and Controls for the Reuse of Treated Sewage Water Concerning the Duties of the Ministry and the Classification of Its Violations

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15140184 Approving the Conditions and Controls for the Reuse of Treated Sewage Water Concerning the Duties of the Ministry and the Classification of Its Violations

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the submission of the Deputy Minister in letter 25134984 dated 10 Rajab 1447 [30 December 2025],

and based on article 23 of the Water Law, which stipulates that: “With the exception of drinking, domestic uses, and food industries, it is permitted to use tertiary treated water after ensuring its safety, freedom from pollutants, and conformity, in accordance with the conditions and controls specified by the regulations of the ministry,”

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Conditions and Controls for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater in Relation to the Tasks of the Ministry and the Classification of Their Violations are hereby approved.

Second

The minutes for controlling the reuse of treated wastewater in relation to the tasks of the ministry are hereby approved.

Third

The office of the undersecretary of the ministry for water shall update the conditions and controls for the reuse of treated wastewater in relation to the tasks of the ministry, classify its violations, and exempt the matters it deems appropriate in accordance with the Water Law and its executive regulation, and submit it for approval.

Fourth

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it and act by virtue of it, and it hereby repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 11 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 31 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5140 issued on 16 January 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 471 Abolishing the Tourism Development Council and Tourism Development Councils

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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 1128 dated 4 Muharram 1447 [29 June 2025], which includes the Minister of Tourism, Chairman of the Tourism Development Council Telegram 41496 dated 28 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [24 June 2025], regarding his request to approve the abolition of the system of the Tourism Development Council and Tourism Development Councils in the Regions,

after perusal of the Statute of the Tourism Development Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 73 dated 27 Muharram 1442 [15 September 2020],

after perusal of the Statute of the Tourism Development Councils in the Regions issued by Council of Ministers Decision 520 dated 11 Ramadan 1443 [12 April 2022],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 493 dated 3 Safar 1447 [28 July 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 10-4/47/R dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [25 September 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5632 dated 24 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [15 November 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Tourism Development Council established under article 2 of its statute issued by Council of Ministers Decision 73 dated 27 Muharram 1442 [15 September 2020] is hereby abolished, and its statute issued by the same decision is hereby abolished.

Second

The Tourism Development Councils in the Regions established under article 2 of their statute issued by Council of Ministers Decision 520 dated 11 Ramadan 1443 [12 April 2022] are hereby abolished, and their statute issued by the same decision is hereby abolished.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5138 issued on 9 January 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 472 Relocation of the Headquarters of the Standing Committee for the Prevention and Control of the Red Palm Weevil

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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 4314 dated 15 Muharram 1447 [10 July 2025], which includes the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Telegram 11002974 dated 11 Muharram 1447 [6 July 2025], regarding the relocation of the headquarters of the Standing Committee for the Prevention and Control of the Red Palm Weevil from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture to the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases,

after perusal of the Statute of the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases issued by Council of Ministers Decision 152 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1442 [20 October 2020],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 626 dated 12 Safar 1447 [6 August 2025] and Memorandum 1398 dated 15 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [7 October 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 59-10/47/I dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [28 August 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4777 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [27 October 2025],

hereby decides

First

The standing committee—formed under clause First(1) of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019]—is hereby at the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases and under the chairmanship of the chief executive officer of the center. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture is hereby added to the membership of the committee, provided that this does not entail any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state or a request to increase the approved ceilings.

Second

The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases is hereby added to the membership of the committee formed under clause First(3) of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019].

Third

The phrase “The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases shall bear” hereby replaces the phrase “The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture shall bear”, and the phrase “The board of directors of the center shall set” hereby replaces the phrase “The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture shall set” in clause Second of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019].

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5138 issued on 9 January 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 496 Renewing the Duration of the National Technology Development Program Until the End of 2030

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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 5677 dated 20 Muharram 1447 [15 July 2025], which includes the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the National Program for the Development of the Information Technology Sector Telegram 314 dated 15 Muharram 1447 [10 July 2025], regarding the recommendations of the Supervisory Committee of the National Program for the Development of the Information Technology Sector regarding the evaluation of the program and its future direction,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 475 dated 15 Rajab 1441 [10 March 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 899 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [26 August 2025] and Memo 2324 dated 24 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [15 December 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 13-15/47/I dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [4 October 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 7440 dated 10 Rajab 1447 [30 December 2025],

hereby decides

First

The term of the National Technology Development Program is hereby renewed until the end of 2030, subject to renewal by a decision of the Council of Ministers. The program must be subject to evaluation by the entities represented in the supervisory committee of the program one year before the end of its term. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology shall submit the results of the evaluation to the Council of Ministers to consider the appropriateness of renewing the term of the program or converting it to any other organizational form.

Second

The funding of the programme—referred to in Clause First of this decision—must be through the budget of the National Digital Economy Strategy project in accordance with its governance and ceilings, including the mechanism of urgent funding requests, and without imposing any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5140 issued on 16 January 2026.