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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 186 Violations of the Rules of Ultimate Beneficial Owner

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on article 262(r) and 267(1) of the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/132 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [30 June 2022],

based on article 12 of the Rules of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner issued by Ministerial Decision 99 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [26 November 2025],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Anyone who commits the violation of failing to disclose the data of the ultimate beneficial owner, or the violation of failing to submit the annual confirmation of such data for the first time, must be warned and given a period of 30 days starting from the day following the warning to correct it.

Second

In the event that the violation is not rectified within the period stipulated in paragraph First, a direct punishment must be imposed on each company that has not complied with the disclosure of the data of the ultimate beneficial owner or has not submitted the annual confirmation of the data of the ultimate beneficial owner within the period prescribed in accordance with the Rules of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner. The fine must be in accordance with the following:

Company Form Capital Fine
All company forms    Less than 500,000 Saudi Riyal             4,000 Riyal
From 500,000 Saudi Riyal to 2,500,000 Saudi Riyal 20,000 Riyal
More than 2,500,000 Saudi Riyal to 5,000,000 Saudi Riyal 40,000 Riyal
More than 5,000,000 Saudi Riyal 80,000 Riyal

Third

In the event that the violation of non-submission of the annual confirmation of the data of the ultimate beneficial owner is repeated during the period prescribed for the year following the previous violation decision that is considered final, the fine prescribed for the previous violation must be doubled, provided that the total fine does not exceed an amount of 500,000 Saudi Riyal.

Fourth

The mechanism for notifying the direct punishment decision must be in accordance with the mechanism stipulated in article 94 of the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law.

Fifth

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

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

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

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

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/275 Appointing a President of the Transport General Authority

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],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013]

after perusal of Royal Order O/640 dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [3 July 2022],

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

We hereby order the following

First

Engineer Fawaz bin Zanaaf bin Fawaz Al-Sahli is hereby appointed President of the Transport General Authority 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.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/269 Appointing a Governor for the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission

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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 [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],

after perusal of the Statute of the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission issued by Council of Ministers Decision 74 dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1422 [28 May 2001],

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

We hereby order the following

First

Engineer Haitham bin Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Awheli is hereby appointed Governor of the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission 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.

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Royal Order

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

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.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/243 Appointing a Deputy Governor of the Northern Borders Region

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 Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud is hereby appointed Deputy Governor of the Northern Borders 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.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/248 Relieving the Deputy Minister of Tourism from Her Position

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/639 dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [3 July 2022],

We hereby order the following

First

Princess Haifa bint Mohammed bin Saud bin Khalid Al-Abdulrahman Al-Saud, Deputy Minister of Tourism, is hereby relieved of her 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.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/274 Appointing an Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs

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

Abdullah bin Fahad bin Mohammed bin Faris is hereby appointed Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs 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.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/278 Appointing a Deputy Minister of Education for General Education

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 Saad bin Awwadh bin Raja Al-Harbi is hereby appointed Deputy Minister of Education for General Education 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.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/281 Major General Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghalib Al-Dhuibi is promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General and Appointed Deputy Chief of the Royal Guard

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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,

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],

We hereby order the following

First

Major General Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghalib Al-Dhuibi is promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Deputy Chief of the Royal Guard.

Second

The Cheif of the Royal Guard 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.

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Royal Order

Royal Order O/261 Relieving the Deputy Minister of Justice from His Position

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/88 dated 28 Shawwal 1443 [29 May 2022],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Najm bin Abdullah Al-Zaid, Deputy Minister of Justice, 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.