Author: Decree

Royal Order O/282 Major General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Maiman is Promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General

Post author By Decree
Post date 11 February 2026

With the help of Allah the Almighty,

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the 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],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/43 dated 1 Safar 1441 [30 September 2019],

and based on the matters presented to Us by the Minister of Interior,

We hereby order the following

First

Major General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Maiman is hereby promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.

Second

The Minister of Interior shall implement this order of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

Royal Order

Royal Order O/255 Appointing a Minister of Investment

Post author By Decree
Post date 11 February 2026

Arabic

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 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],

We hereby order the following

First

Fahad bin Abduljalil bin Ali Al-Saif is hereby appointed Minister of Investment.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

Royal Order

Royal Order O/262 Appointing an Advisor in the Royal Court

Post author By Decree
Post date 11 February 2026

Arabic

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 the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Najm bin Abdullah Al-Zaid is hereby appointed an advisor in the Royal Court 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: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

Royal Order

Royal Order O/244 Appointing a Governor for Taif

Post author By Decree
Post date 11 February 2026

Arabic

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 the Regions Law issued by Royal Order O/92 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud is hereby appointed Governor of Taif 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: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

Royal Order

Royal Order O/265 Relieving the Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers from his Position

Post author By Decree
Post date 11 February 2026

Arabic

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 the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/61 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [26 August 2025],

We hereby order the following

First

Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Arifi, Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, is hereby relieved of his position.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

Royal Order

Royal Order O/245 Relieving the Governor of Diriyah from His Position

Post author By Decree
Post date 11 February 2026

Arabic

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 the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/362 dated 18 Ramadan 1444 [9 April 2023],

We hereby order the following

First

Prince Fahad bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Saud, Governor of Diriyah, is hereby relieved from his position.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

Royal Order

Royal Order O/242 Appointing a Deputy Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region

Post author By Decree
Post date 11 February 2026

Arabic

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 the Regions Law issued by Royal Order O/92 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud Al-Saud is hereby appointed Deputy Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region 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: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Energy: Decision 470201/2950 Approving the Requirements Guide for Practicing Operations and Activities Subject to the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the Law of the Distribution of Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes

Post author By Decree
Post date 10 February 2026

Arabic

The Minister of Energy,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials issued by Royal Decree D/139 dated 12 Rajab 1447 [1 January 2026],

and the Executive Regulation of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials issued by Ministerial Decision 2433 dated 12 Rajab 1447 [1 January 2026], which stipulates in article 8 that “the ministry may grant a license to practice the operation of establishing a refinery, jetty, or distribution station, when the general conditions mentioned in article 6 of the regulation are met, in addition to submitting a feasibility study that meets the requirements specified by the ministry”, and in article 23, which includes that the licensee shall comply with the requirements approved by the ministry for the packaging of petroleum materials, and in article 29 that the licensee shall comply with the requirements approved by the ministry in the event of importing packaged petroleum materials for the commercial sector, and obtain the prior approval of the ministry for import or export operations according to the requirements contained in the approved requirements manual and published on the website of the ministry,

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],

and the Regulation of the Activity of Retail Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders issued by Ministerial Decision 3497 dated 10 Shawwal 1444 [30 April 2023],

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Requirements Manual for Practising Operations and Activities Subject to the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and 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 manual referred to in clause First must be published on the website of the ministry, and comes into force on the date of issuance of this decision.

Third

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.