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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Tourism: Decision 594/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Instructions for Practicing the Activity of Tourist Accommodation Facility Type (inn) During the Hajj Season in the Cities of Makkah Al-mukarramah and Madinah Al-munawwarah

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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], and the Regulation of the Tourist Hospitality Facility issued by Ministerial Decision 2289 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],

and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1447/1123 dated 26 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [18 September 2025], approving the exemption of applicants for a license for a tourist hospitality facility of the Lodge type to operate during the Hajj season from the criteria attached to Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022] for operation during the Hajj season, and approving the instructions for conducting this activity during the season,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Instructions for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities of the Lodge Type During the Hajj Season—approved by the competent entity—in the City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and City Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is hereby approved, in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The exemption of the applicant for a license to operate a tourist hospitality facility of the lodge type during the Hajj season—determined by the competent authority each Hijri year—in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah from complying with the following requirements is hereby continued:

1. Direct connection to the tourism monitoring platform provided in article 6(1) of the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation.

2. Meeting the criteria for licensing a lodge approved by Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], provided that it meets the criteria for licensing and classifying a lodge during the Hajj season attached to this decision.

Third

The period of validity of the lodge license during the Hajj season in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is 90 days, non-renewable.

Fourth

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

Fifth

This decision repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act upon it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib

Issued on: 29 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/58 Relieving the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority and Appointing a Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority

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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 [1 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 the Statute of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 15 Ramadan 1442 [27 April 2021],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/2 dated 4 Muharram 1442 [23 August 2020],

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Khorayef, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, is hereby relieved of his position.

Second

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud is hereby appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority.

Third

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/57 Recomposing the Council of Ministers

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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 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Royal Orders O/61 and O/62 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [27 September 2022] issued regarding the formation of the Council of Ministers, and the relevant royal orders,

and after perusal of article 9 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993], which stipulates that the term of the Council of Ministers must not exceed four years, during which it must be reconstituted by royal order,

We hereby order the following

First

The Council of Ministers is hereby recomposed under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Crown Prince, and with its current members.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/59 Relieving the Chairman of the Capital Market Authority Board and Appointing a Chairman of the Capital Market Authority Board with the Rank of Minister

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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 [1 March 1992],

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

after perusal of the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree D/30 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1424 [31 July 2003],

after perusal of Royal Order O/387 dated 18 Shawwal 1446 [16 April 2025],

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

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Quweiz, Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority, is hereby relieved of his position.

Second

Mr Mazen bin Turki bin Abdullah Al-Sudairy is hereby appointed Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority with the rank of minister.

Third

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/57 Recomposing the Council of Ministers

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 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Royal Orders O/61 and O/62 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [27 September 2022] issued regarding the formation of the Council of Ministers, and the relevant royal orders,

and after perusal of article 9 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993], which stipulates that the term of the Council of Ministers must not exceed four years, during which it must be recomposed by royal order,

We hereby order the following

First

The Council of Ministers is hereby recomposed under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Crown Prince, and with its current members.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Ministerial Decision

Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision 48118 Licensing the Practice of Grazing Activities in the Regions Within the Geographical Jurisdiction of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula

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The Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020], which stipulates in clause First of it the approval of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, in the form attached to the exalted order,

and based on the provisions of clauses Third and Fourth of the mentioned royal order,

based on the provisions of article 4(7) of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, issued by virtue of clause First of the mentioned exalted royal order,

based on article 30 of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

after perusal of article 7 and article 9(14) of the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas issued by Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Decision 48824/1/1443 dated 5 Safar 1443 [12 September 2021],

after perusal of clause 62 of the Strategic Authorities Matrix issued by the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Decision T/26/25 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [10 November 2025],

and based on the strategic objectives of the commission relating to the conservation of protected areas, and in a manner that contributes to the protection of lands and ecosystems within the reserves,

hereby decides

First

The practice of grazing activities in protected areas within the geographical scope of the jurisdiction of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula is hereby licensed in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Submitting the license application in accordance with the form specified by the commission for this purpose.

2. That the license applicant is a Saudi national.

3. Submitting proof of residence in Ula Governorate for a period of not less than one calendar year preceding the date of submitting the application, by means of certified official documents.

4. Submitting proof of the numbering of livestock in accordance with the procedures of the commission.

5. Providing proof of the health safety of livestock and accompanying animals, if any, in accordance with the procedures of the commission.

6. The period for each license must not exceed one Gregorian year.

7. That grazing takes place in the locations, areas, and times specified and published by the commission.

Second

Without prejudice to the provisions of article 7(5) of the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas, license applications, decisions on them, and the license period are hereby subject to the status of the protected area and its capacity, in a manner that achieves the objectives of protecting and preserving the environment.

Third

The provisions of clause First hereby apply to the following protected areas: Wadi Nakhlah, Hira Awird, Ghrameel, Hira Zabin, and any areas added to them in the future by a decision announced on the website of the commission or any other means it deems appropriate.

Fourth

The licensee shall comply with the provisions of the Environment Law, the Executive Regulation of Protected Areas, and the instructions issued by the commission or any of the relevant government entities.

Fifth

The commission shall publish the procedures for obtaining a license through its website or by any other means it deems appropriate.

Sixth

The chief executive officer may amend the conditions referred to in clause First or add to them as needed, and announce this on the website of the commission.

Seventh

This decision must be published on the website of the commission, and comes into force after the lapse of 60 days from the date of its publication. The chief executive officer may extend the mentioned period, when necessary, for a similar period.

Eighth

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

May Allah provide success.

Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula
Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 13 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.

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Laws and Regulations

The Government Tenders and Procurement Law

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/76 Approving the Government Tenders and Procurement Law

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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 373/31 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [18 May 2026],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 199 dated 21 Safar 1448 [4 August 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The Government Tenders and Procurement Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The consideration of requests for the extension of contracts and the handling of cases of delay in implementation prior to the entry into force of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] must be in accordance with its provisions.

Third

Subject to the provisions of clause Second of this decree, and without prejudice to the provisions of clause Fifth of Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] hereby applies to government works and procurement that are floated during the validity of that law. As an exception to this, the Minister of Finance may apply some of the provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—to works and procurement floated during the validity of the law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], in accordance with a mechanism he establishes, without prejudice to the procedures taken in respect of those works and procurement before the entry into force of the law referred to in clause First of this decree.

Fourth

The exemptions issued to government entities from the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] in accordance with article 95 of it, as well as the exemptions specified for a period or related to a specific project until its completion, and the exemptions issued to each of the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Central Bank, hereby continue.

Fifth

The regulations referred to in article 96 of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], and in respect of which Council of Ministers Decisions 245 dated 29 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [26 November 2019] and 537 dated 21 Sha’ban 1441 [14 April 2020] are issued, hereby continue to apply.

Sixth

Clause Third of Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], amended by Royal Decree D/123 dated 9 Rajab 1445 [21 January 2024], hereby continues to apply.

Seventh

The Minister of Finance is hereby granted the authority to make exceptions to the provisions of the law referred to in clause First of this decree, which cannot be applied when applying the rules of profit sharing referred to in clause First of Royal Decree D/33 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [18 November 2021], for a period of three years.

Eighth

Subject to the provisions of article 43 of the law referred to in clause First of this decree, the owner of the strategy or initiative may participate in the discussions for the examination of bids in the tenders for projects and programs financed through the financial item for the strategies, programs, plans, and transformation initiatives of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and it has the same authorities as the members of the bid opening and evaluation committee.

Ninth

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 27 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 10 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5180 issued on 4 September 2026.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/77 Approving the Statute of the International Center for Ai Research and Ethics

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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 [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 Decision 2/8 dated 27 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [30 September 2024],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 200 dated 21 Safar 1448 [4 August 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The Constitution of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 27 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 10 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree D/71 Approving the General Cooperation Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador

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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 [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 Decision 388/32 dated 2 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [19 May 2026],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 194 dated 21 Safar 1448 [4 August 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The General Cooperation Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador signed in the city of Davos on 2 Sha’ban 1447, corresponding to 21 January 2026, is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 27 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 10 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5177 issued on 14 August 2026.