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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 856/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Penalties for Tourism Activities

Post author By Decree
Post date 1 September 2026

The Minister of Tourism,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022],

based on article 16(5) of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the minister shall issue a schedule detailing the classification of violations and the corresponding punishments—stipulated in paragraph 1 of this article—along with their amount and duration, taking into account the progression of the punishment, and the schedule must include violations for which the fine does not exceed 10,000 Riyal, which must be issued immediately by the competent inspector upon detection”,

and with reference to Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], approving the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities, as amended by Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities, set out in the annex to Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], as amended by Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], hereby continues to apply until 25 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 30 June 2027, and the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities attached to this decision comes into force on 26 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 1 July 2027.

Third

The Schedule and the Rules of Violations and Punishments attached to this decision hereby apply to the clauses of violations not covered by the Schedule and the Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities in the Cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah During the Hajj Season, issued by Ministerial Decision 1448/595 dated 29 Safar 1448 [12 August 2026].

Fourth

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

Fifth

This decision repeals all decisions in conflict with it.

Sixth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 2 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5183 issued on 14 September 2026.

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Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 278 Approving the Cooperatives Law

Post author By Decree
Post date 31 August 2026

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 922 dated 3 Muharram 1448 [18 June 2026], which includes Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 169130 dated 5 Ramadan 1443 [6 April 2022], regarding the draft Cooperatives Law,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of the Law of Cooperative Societies issued by Royal Decree D/14 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1429 [18 March 2008],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/94 dated 22 Shawwal 1442 [3 June 2021],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 618 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

after perusal of the Statute of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector issued by Council of Ministers Decision 618 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 356 dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [6 July 2023], Minutes 157 dated 5 Ramadan 1446 [5 March 2025], Memo 3896 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [21 May 2024], Memo 112 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [11 July 2024], Memo 2395 dated 6 Rajab 1446 [6 January 2025], Memo 4138 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [20 June 2025], Memo 1509 dated 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [13 October 2025], Memo 2046 dated 29 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [20 November 2025], Memo 3328 dated 27 Ramadan 1447 [16 March 2026], and Memo 464 dated 13 Safar 1448 [27 July 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 2-1/46/R dated 26 Muharram 1446 [1 August 2024],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 11705 dated 29 Rajab 1447 [18 January 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 14-33/47/I dated 17 Sha’ban 1447 [5 February 2026],

after consideration of Shura Council Decision 118/11 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [2 December 2024] and Decision 415/35 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [10 June 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2475 dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [18 August 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Cooperatives Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

Clause Second of Royal Decree D/94 dated 22 Shawwal 1442 [3 June 2021] is hereby repealed.

Third

The word “cooperative” hereby replaces the phrase “cooperative society” wherever it occurs in laws, orders, decisions, and instructions.

Fourth

Cooperatives existing at the time of entry into force of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—shall amend their status and bylaws within 12 months from the date of entry into force of the law in accordance with it and its executive regulation.

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

Fifth

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development may coordinate with government entities to provide facilities and privileges that support cooperatives in carrying out their business, without prejudice to laws, orders, and instructions. The ministry may—after agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministerial Committee for the Social Support and Subsidies—provide any other subsidies to cooperatives with the aim of establishing and launching their business and overcoming the difficulties they face.

Sixth

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development—in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministerial Committee for the Social Support and Subsidies—shall establish a specific mechanism for providing support and subsidies—referred to in clause Fifth of this decision—including their types, the controls for granting them, and the method of their distribution.

Seventh

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development shall review the matters relating to the subsidies for the cooperatives sector in accordance with the provisions of clauses Fifth and Sixth of this decision, and shall submit a report on it five years after the effective date of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—including its views on the need for continuing the subsidies in light of the results of implementation.

Eighth

Article 5 of the Statute of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector issued by Council of Ministers Decision 618 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021] is hereby amended as follows:

1. Clause First(8) is hereby repealed, and the paragraphs are reordered accordingly.

2. Clause Third is hereby amended to read as follows: “The members referred to in paragraphs 6, 7, 8, and 9 must be appointed by a decision of the Council of Ministers, for a period of three years, renewable once.”

Ninth

Clause Twelfth of Council of Ministers Decision 618 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021] is hereby deleted.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 1 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5185 issued on 18 September 2026.

Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 282 Establishing a Mechanism for Dealing with the Cancellation of Government Investment Contracts for Municipal Real Estate

Post author By Decree
Post date 31 August 2026

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 54302 dated 6 Rajab 1447 [26 December 2025], which includes Minister of Municipalities and Housing Letter 4700431121 dated 25 Rajab 1447 [14 January 2026], regarding the joint minutes to establish a mechanism for dealing with the cancellation of government investment contracts for municipal real estate,

after perusal of the Law on the Disposal of Municipal Real Estate issued by Royal Decree D/64 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1392 [20 December 1972],

after perusal of the Law of Accredited Valuers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 9 Rajab 1433 [30 May 2012],

after perusal of the Regulation of the Disposal of Municipal Real Estate issued by Royal Order 40152 dated 29 Jumada Al-Thani 1441 [23 February 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 4116 dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [21 May 2026] and Memo 700 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [16 August 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 26-2/48/I dated 10 Muharram 1448 [25 June 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2856 dated 14 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [27 August 2026],

hereby decides

First

In the event that a municipal real estate is transferred from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to another entity based on a legal instrument, the entity to which that property is transferred is hereby bound by the investment contract signed in respect of that real estate, if any, or shall compensate the investor for all damages resulting from the cancellation of that contract.

Second

The Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers, in coordination with the entities it deems appropriate, shall prepare a mechanism to assess the damages resulting from the cancellation of investment contracts for municipal real estate transferred from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to another entity, and shall report on matters that require the completion of legal procedures in their regard.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 1 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

Council of Ministers Decision

Council of Ministers: Decision 280 Approving That the Twelfth Day of May of Each Year Be Organ Donation Day

Post author By Decree
Post date 31 August 2026

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 71900 dated 10 Ramadan 1447 [27 February 2026], which includes Minister of Health, Chairman of the Saudi Health Council Letter 27 dated 6 Ramadan 1447 [23 February 2026], regarding the proposal of the council to designate a day for organ donation,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3973 dated 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [12 May 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 15-4/48/I dated 26 Muharram 1448 [11 July 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1753 dated 15 Safar 1448 [29 July 2026],

hereby decides

12 May of each year is hereby approved as Organ Donation Day.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 1 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/89 Approving the Unified Law for Voluntary Work in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf

Post author By Decree
Post date 30 August 2026

Arabic

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 [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 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 309/25 dated 19 Shawwal 1447 [7 April 2026],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 260 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [25 August 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The Unified Law of Voluntary Work in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in its 44th session held on 5 December 2023.

Second

The law—referred to in clause First of this decree—hereby replaces the Law of Voluntary Work issued by Royal Decree D/70 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1441 [22 January 2020].

Third

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 31 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

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