Author: Decree
This draft translation is currently under review.
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority,
based on the powers entrusted to it, after perusal of article 4(1) of the Electricity Law issued by Royal Decree D/44 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442 [31 December 2020], after perusal of article 4 and article 5 of the statute of the authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 263 dated 14 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442 [29 December 2020], as amended by Council of Ministers Decision 918 dated 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024], after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Electricity Law with regard to the functions of the authority, issued by Board of Directors Decision 43/02 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 corresponding to 18 November 2021, as amended by Board of Directors Decision 8/58/2025 dated 2 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to 2 March 2025, after perusal of Board of Directors Decision 06/51/43 dated 20 Sha’ban 1443 corresponding to 23 March 2022, Decision 1/52/44 dated 22 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 corresponding to 11 June 2023, Decision 182 dated 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 corresponding to 27 July 2017, Decision 2/46/41 dated 3 Muharram 1441 corresponding to 2 September 2019, Decision 2/47/41 dated 29 Rabi Al-Thani 1441 corresponding to 26 December 2019, and Decision 6/48/42 dated 21 Muharram 1442 corresponding to 9 September 2020, after perusal of clause 18 of the Strategic Authorities Matrix approved under Board of Directors Decision 5/58/2025 dated 3 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to 3 March 2025, and after perusal of the relevant documents and records submitted to the board of directors at its meeting 68 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 corresponding to 7 October 2026,
hereby decides
First
The Renewable Energy for Self-Consumption Regulation is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The document—referred to in clause First of this decision—replaces each of the following documents:
1. The Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy for Self-Consumption issued by Board of Directors Decision 43/51/06 dated 20 Sha’ban 1443 [23 March 2022], as amended.
2. The Regulatory Framework for Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems issued by Board of Directors Decision 182 dated 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 [27 July 2017], as amended.
Third
This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force as of the date of its publication.
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.
Issued on: 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 7 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5195 issued on 13 November 2026.
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority,
Based on the powers entrusted to it, after perusal of article 4(1)(b) and (d) of the Electricity Law issued by Royal Decree D/44 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442 [31 December 2020], after perusal of article 5(1)(a) and (c) of the statute of the authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 263 dated 14 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442 [29 December 2020], as amended by Council of Ministers Decision 918 dated 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024], after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Electricity Law with regard to the functions of the authority, issued by Board of Directors Decision 2/43 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 corresponding to 18 November 2021, as amended by Board of Directors Decision 8/58/2025 dated 2 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to 2 March 2025, after perusal of clause 31 of the Strategic Authorities Matrix approved by Board of Directors Decision 5/58/2025 dated 3 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to 3 March 2025, and after perusal of the relevant documents and records submitted to the board of directors at its meeting 68 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 corresponding to 7 October 2026,
hereby decides
First
The Annual Financial Consideration for Contractually Reserved and Unused Capacity is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force one month after the date of its publication.
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.
Minister of Energy
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Issued on: 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 7 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5192 issued on 30 October 2026.
This draft translation is currently under review.
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority,
based on the powers entrusted to it, after perusal of article 4(1) of the Electricity Law issued by Royal Decree D/44 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442 [31 December 2020], after perusal of article 4 and article 5 of the statute of the authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 263 dated 14 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442 [29 December 2020], as amended by Council of Ministers Decision 918 dated 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024], after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Electricity Law with regard to the functions of the authority, issued by Board of Directors Decision 43/02 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 corresponding to 18 November 2021, as amended by Board of Directors Decision 8/58/2025 dated 2 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to 2 March 2025, after perusal of Board of Directors Decision 05/43/39 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1439 corresponding to 29 November 2017, after perusal of Board of Directors Decision 03/48/42 dated 21 Muharram 1442 corresponding to 9 September 2020, after perusal of clause 5 of the Strategic Authorities Matrix approved by Board of Directors Decision 05/58/2025 dated 3 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to 3 March 2025, and after perusal of the relevant documents and records submitted to the board of directors at its meeting 68 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 corresponding to 7 October 2026,
hereby decides
First
The District Cooling Service Guide document is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force as of the date of its publication.
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.
Issued on: 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 7 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5195 issued on 13 November 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 101399 dated 20 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [6 June 2026], which includes the Minister of Education, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Higher Education Fund Telegram 2108 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025] regarding the draft Statute of the Higher Education Fund,
after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,
after perusal of the Statute of the Uniiversity Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000],
after perusal of the National Framework for Financial Fees and Charges issued by Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2121 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [30 November 2025], Memo 3260 dated 20 Ramadan 1447 [26 March 2026], and Memo 1028 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [16 September 2026],
after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 4-2/48/R dated 16 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 3848 dated 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 [27 September 2026].
hereby decides
First
The Statute of the Higher Education Fund is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—hereby replaces the Statute of the University Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000].
Third
The exercise by the Board of Directors of the Higher Education Fund of its powers stipulated in article 6(13) of the statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be in accordance with the National Framework for Financial Fees and Charges issued by Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026].
Fourth
The (current) Board of Directors of the University Higher Education Fund—formed under article 3 of the Statute of the University Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000]—shall continue to exercise the functions and powers of the board of directors stipulated in article 6 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision, until the formation of the board of directors in accordance with article 5 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.
Fifth
The Secretary-General of the University Higher Education Fund—stipulated in article 7 of the Statute of the University Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000]—shall continue to exercise the functions and powers of the Chief Executive Officer stipulated in article 8 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision, until the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Higher Education Fund in accordance with article 8 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 6 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5190 issued on 16 October 2026.
The Council of Ministers,
after perusal of Royal Court File 91174 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [2 May 2026], which includes the Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Telegram 7932 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [23 April 2026], regarding the repeal of Council of Ministers Decision 106 dated 14 Safar 1440 [23 October 2018], issued regarding the establishment of the Coordinating Council for Arabic Language Institutions in Non-Arab Countries,
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 106 dated 14 Safar 1440 [23 October 2018] and Decision 562 dated 11 Rajab 1445 [23 January 2024],
after perusal of the Statute of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language issued by Council of Ministers Decision 34 dated 13 Muharram 1442 [1 September 2020],
after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 4295 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026],
after perusal of Council of Political and Security Affairs Minutes DT/48/466 dated 16 Safar 1448 [30 July 2026],
and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2956 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [31 August 2026],
hereby decides
Council of Ministers Decision 106 dated 14 Safar 1440 [23 October 2018] is hereby repealed.
The Prime Minister
Issued on: 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 6 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5190 issued on 16 October 2026.
The Minister of Commerce,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on Council of Ministers Decision 92 dated 5 Safar 1442 [22 September 2020] approving the Regulation of Penalties for Municipal Violations,
based on Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4400905854 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [8 June 2023] approving the Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations,
based on Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4500550156/1 dated 12 Rajab 1445 [24 January 2024] authorizing to the Minister of Commerce—or whoever he authorizes—some of the powers contained in the Regulation of Penalties for Municipal Violations,
and after perusal of article 3(11) of the Implementing Instructions for the Application of Penalties for Violations Related to the Mandates of the Ministry of Commerce, contained in the Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations, issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 13 dated 20 Muharram 1446 [26 July 2024],
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations Related to the Mandates of the Ministry of Commerce is hereby approved, after the inclusion of violations of the sales laws for which no penalty is specified, under Violation 8.1.12, in the form attached.
Second
The Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations Related to the Mandates of the Ministry of Commerce in the form attached in clause First of this decision hereby replaces the schedule attached to the executive instructions, issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 13 dated 20 Muharram 1446 [26 July 2024].
Third
This decision must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its publication.
Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi
Issued on: 24 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 5 October 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5190 issued on 16 October 2026.