Author: Decree

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 93152 dated 28 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [4 July 2024], which includes the Minister of Health, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Health Authority Telegram 114119 dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [24 June 2024], regarding the proposal of the adoption by the Kingdom of the World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July of each year,

after perusal of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 75/273 dated 29 April 2021 on the prevention of drowning at the global level,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 51 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [15 September 2024], Memorandum 3063 dated 6 Ramadan 1446 [6 March 2025], and Memorandum 3706 dated 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [8 May 2025],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 46/38/41/I dated 20 Ramadan 1446 [20 March 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12229 dated 23 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [19 June 2025],

hereby decides

The adoption by the Kingdom of the World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July of each year is hereby approved.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 13 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 8 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 81023 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [19 May 2024], which includes the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Telegram 1000881 dated 2 Muharram 1445 [20 July 2023], and the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for Administrative Organization Telegram 150122 dated 5 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [13 May 2024], regarding the draft of the System of the Saudi Irrigation Organization,

after perusal of the mentioned draft system,

after perusal of Royal Circular Order 55685 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 [22 August 2017],

after perusal of the System of the Saudi Irrigation Organization issued by Council of Ministers Decision 187 dated 15 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [2 January 2018],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 807 dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [20 September 2023], 2676 dated 26 Rajab 1445 [7 February 2024], 1727 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [18 November 2024], and 2374 dated 5 Rajab 1446 [5 January 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 11-8/46/R dated 16 Rajab 1446 [16 January 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 11724 dated 2 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [29 May 2025],

hereby decides

First

The System of the Saudi Irrigation Organization is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The system—mentioned in clause First—replaces the System of the Saudi Irrigation Organization issued by Council of Ministers Decision 187 dated 15 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [2 January 2018].

Third

The current board of directors of the Saudi Irrigation Organization—formed by virtue of article 5 of the system of the organization issued by Council of Ministers Decision 187 dated 15 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [2 January 2018]—shall continue to exercise the mandates of the board of directors stipulated in article 6 of the system mentioned in clause First, until the end of its term or until the formation of a board of directors for the organization in accordance with article 5 of the system referred to in clause First, whichever is earlier.

Fourth

The fee referred to in article 6(9) of the system—referred to in clause First—must be determined in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center, until the issuance of the Governance of the Practice of Imposing the Fee for Services and Works Provided by Entities That Have the Authority to Impose a Fee, and its entry into force.

Fifth

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Irrigation Organization shall agree with the Minister of Finance on all matters relating to the investment of the property of the organization and the establishment of the appropriate mechanisms that enable the organization to utilize its revenues and the fee for the services and works it provides, without prejudice to the provisions of Royal Circular Order 55685 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1438 [23 August 2017], in order to ensure the financial sustainability of the organization.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 13 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 8 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 1180 dated 5 Muharram 1447 [30 June 2025], regarding the draft Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of Royal Decree 44 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1377 [16 June 1958],

after perusal of the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1421 [19 July 2000],

after perusal of the System of the Ownership of Real Estate by Nationals of the States of the Council in the Member States of the Cooperation Council for the Purpose of Housing and Investment issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1432 [8 March 2011],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3290 dated 12 Ramadan 1445 [22 March 2024], Memorandum 4230 dated 7 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [13 June 2024], Memorandum 150 dated 9 Muharram 1446 [15 July 2024], Memorandum 3404 dated 17 Shawwal 1446 [15 April 2025], Memorandum 4135 dated 23 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [19 June 2025], Memorandum 4152 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [22 June 2025], and Memorandum 47 dated 8 Muharram 1447 [3 July 2025],

after perusal of Political and Security Affairs Council Minutes MST/91-46/9 dated 29 Ramadan 1446 [29 March 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 73-43/46/D dated 29 Shawwal 1446 [27 April 2025],

after considering Shura Council Decision 333/33 dated 27 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [23 June 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 312 dated 11 Muharram 1447 [6 July 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The entry into force of the law referred to in clause First of this decision does not prejudice the following:

1․ Real estate property rights that have been legally established for a non-Saudi and for a legal person before the entry into force of its provisions.

2․ The legal provisions that prevent the ownership of real estate in specific places, areas, and locations, taking into account the provisions of paragraph 1 of this clause.

Third

Royal Decree 44 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1377 [16 June 1958] is hereby repealed.

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

Fourth

The legal procedures must be undertaken to cancel the application of the provisions of article 4 of the System of the Ownership of Real Estate by Nationals of the States of the Council in the Member States of the Cooperation Council for the Purpose of Housing and Investment issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1432 [8 March 2011] relating to real estate located within the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, provided that the cancellation is effective from the date of entry into force of the law referred to in clause First of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 13 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 8 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5098 issued on 25 July 2025.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 44375 dated 14 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [28 December 2023], which includes the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 86905 dated 11 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [25 December 2023], regarding the study of the suitability of the number of official holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha holidays, with a minimum of 4 working days and a maximum of 5 working days, for those subject to the Civil Service Law and the Labor Law in government entities that apply the Civil Service Law,

after perusal of the Financial Rights and Benefits Regulation approved by Royal Order O/28 dated 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1432 [23 February 2011],

after perusal of the Civil Service Law issued by Royal Decree D/49 dated 10 Rajab 1397 [26 June 1977],

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

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 532 dated 4 Rajab 1445 [16 January 2024],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3288 dated 11 Ramadan 1445 [21 March 2024] and Memorandum 638 dated 22 Safar 1446 [26 August 2024],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 4-5/46/R dated 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [4 October 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 9549 dated 25 Ramadan 1446 [25 March 2025],

hereby decides

Council of Ministers Decision 532 dated 4 Rajab 1445 [16 January 2024] is hereby amended as follows:

First

Clause Fifth is hereby amended to read as follows:

The provisions of the previous clauses do not apply to those subject to the Labor Law in government entities that apply the Civil Service Law, except for those contracted with in accordance with the Rules for Exercising the Functions of the Positions of Undersecretaries and Assistant Undersecretaries issued by Council of Ministers Decision 466 dated 29 Sha’ban 1439 [15 May 2018] and those contracted with in accordance with the Rules Governing the Competencies and Contractors Program issued by Council of Ministers Decision 59 dated 18 Muharram 1444 [16 August 2022], to whom the limits of the Eid holidays mentioned in clause First of this decision apply. A senior official in the entity may transfer them to remote work during the period exceeding 5 working days during which civil officers enjoy the Eid holidays.

Second

Clause Sixth is hereby added with the following text:

The Minister of Finance and the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development shall determine the other categories of contractors subject to the Labor Law in government entities that apply the Civil Service Law not mentioned in clause Fifth of this decision, to apply the limits of Eid holidays mentioned in clause First of this decision to them and the power of the senior official specified in clause Fifth of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 6 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 1 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5096 issued on 11 July 2025.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 67225 dated 16 Ramadan 1446 [16 March 2025], which includes Ministry of Education Telegram 21935 dated 25 Safar 1443 [15 September 2021], regarding the proposal for the Ministry of Education to undertake the tasks of technical supervision and development of the boy scouts association,

after perusal of the Law of Civil Associations and Institutions issued by Royal Decree D/8 dated 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015],

after perusal of the Constitution of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association issued by Royal Decree D/83 dated 25 Rajab 1439 [11 April 2018],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3136 dated 20 Shawwal 1444 [25 April 2023], Memorandum 4364 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [25 June 2024], Memorandum 1783 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [19 November 2024], and Memorandum 2686 dated 4 Sha’ban 1446 [19 March 2025],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 37/46/M dated 26 Muharram 1446 [2 August 2024],

after considering Shura Council Decision 227/21 dated 10 Ramadan 1446 [19 March 2025],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10162 dated 16 Shawwal 1446 [25 April 2025],

hereby decides

First

1․ The Ministry of Education is hereby the technical supervisory entity—in light of the Law of Civil Associations and Institutions issued by Royal Decree D/8 dated 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015]—of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association.

2․ The Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association shall take the views of the technical supervisory entity of the association before allowing any governmental or civil entity or body to practice scouting activity under article 5(1) of the constitution of the association issued by Royal Decree D/83 dated 25 Rajab 1439 [11 April 2018].

Second

Clause Third of Royal Decree D/83 dated 25 Rajab 1439 [11 April 2018] issued regarding the approval of the Constitution of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association is hereby amended to read as follows:

1․ As an exception to the provisions of article 21 of the constitution referred to in clause First, the first board of directors of the association must be formed of nine members for a period of three years as follows:

(a) Five members appointed by an order of the Prime Minister, based on a nomination by the Minister of Education, including the chairman of the board.

(b) Four members elected by the general meeting in accordance with article 21(1) of the constitution mentioned to in clause First.

The term of this board may be extended by an order of the Prime Minister, for a similar period and for one time only.

2․ The existing board of directors of the association—at the time of entry into force of the law—shall continue to perform the tasks entrusted to it, until a new board of directors is formed in accordance with paragraph 1 of this clause.

3․ The board of directors—mentioned in paragraph 2 above—shall invite the general meeting to convene within 120 days to elect the members mentioned in paragraph 1(b) above.

4․ The entry into force of the law—mentioned in clause First—does not prejudice the continuation of the membership of the members of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association before the entry into force of that law.

A draft royal decree has been prepared with the provisions of clause Second, in the form attached to this.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 6 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 1 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 40504 dated 5 Muharram 1447 [30 June 2025], regarding the draft Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis,

after perusal of the System of the Real Estate General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 239 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [15 January 2017],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 4230 dated 7 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [13 June 2024], Memorandum 150 dated 9 Muharram 1446 [15 July 2024], Memorandum 361 dated 24 Muharram 1446 [25 July 2024], Memorandum 1732 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [18 November 2024], and Memorandum 3404 dated 17 Shawwal 1446 [15 April 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 73-43/46/I dated 29 Shawwal 1446 [27 April 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12320 dated 27 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [23 June 2025],

hereby decides

First

The use of the digital identity to allow non-Saudis who are non-residents of the Kingdom to own real estate in the Kingdom is hereby approved, provided that the Real Estate General Authority—in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence, the National Information Center, and whoever the Real Estate General Authority deems appropriate from the relevant entities—shall develop the necessary mechanisms to activate the identity, and shall work to complete these mechanisms to enable the use of the identity before the entry into force of the draft Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis.

Second

Clause Fourth of the Strategic Committee of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Decision D-9-7/45—provided in the secretariat of the committee Letter 7031 dated 23 Sha’ban 1445 [23 February 2024]—is hereby approved in regard to the governance of the ownership and usufruct of real estate by non-Saudis, and in regard to the committee that will be formed in the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority and its roles, in accordance with annex 20 attached to the mentioned letter of the secretariat of the committee. The board of directors of the authority shall complete the necessary procedures regarding the formation of the committee referred to in the mentioned decision of the Strategic Committee of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs.

Third

Article 4(1) of the System of the Real Estate General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 239 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [15 January 2017] is hereby amended to read as follows:

The authority must have a board of directors chaired by the minister and with the membership of the following:

(a) The chief executive officer.

(d) A representative from the Ministry of Interior.

(c) A representative from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.

(b) A representative from the Ministry of Finance.

(e) A representative from the Ministry of Justice.

(f) A representative from the Ministry of Economy and Planning.

(g) A representative from the Ministry of Investment.

(h) A representative from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

(i) A representative from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.

(j) A representative from the Real Estate General Authority.

(k) A representative from the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information.

(l) Three from the private sector related to the activity of the authority, appointed by a decision by the Council of Ministers based on a proposal by the minister. Their membership is for a period of three years, renewable once.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 6 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 1 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5101 issued on 15 August 2025.