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Council of Ministers: Decision 43 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court File 27920 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [29 September 2025], which includes the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority Telegram 4700002209 dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [25 September 2025], regarding the draft Executive Regulation of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis,

after perusal of the mentioned draft regulation,

after perusal of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis issued by Royal Decree D/14 dated 19 Muharram 1447 [14 July 2025],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1969 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [17 November 2025], Memo 2554 dated 19 Rajab 1447 [8 January 2026], and Memo 3357 dated 28 Ramadan 1447 [17 March 2026],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 9949 dated 26 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [17 December 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1/47/MM dated 22 Rajab 1447 [11 January 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10640 dated 3030 Ramadan 1447 [19 March 2026],

hereby decides

The Executive Regulation of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis issued by Royal Decree D/14 dated 19 Muharram 1447 [14 July 2025] is hereby approved in the form attached.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 8 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 23 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5169 issued on 3 July 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 53 Obliging Government Entities to Procure Their Ambulance Needs from NUPCO

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court File 58832 dated 23 Rajab 1447 [12 January 2026], which includes Minister of Finance Letter 6526 dated 17 Rajab 1447 [6 January 2026], regarding limiting the purchase of ambulances and their equipment through the National Unified Procurement of Medicines, Devices, and Medical Supplies Company (NUPCO),

after perusal of the Constitution of the National Unified Procurement of Medicines, Devices, and Medical Supplies Company issued by Royal Decree D/71 dated 15 Sha’ban 1428 [28 August 2007],

after perusal of the Law of Medical Devices and Supplies issued by Royal Decree D/54 dated 6 Rajab 1442 [18 February 2021],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3079 dated 1 Ramadan 1447 [18 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 27-39/47/I dated 23 Ramadan 1447 [12 March 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 11844 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [23 April 2026],

hereby decides

Government entities are hereby obliged to procure their ambulance needs from the National Unified Procurement of Medicines, Devices, and Medical Supplies Company (NUPCO), provided that this does not entail any additional financial costs to the general treasury of the state or a request to increase the approved ceilings.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 8 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 23 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5169 issued on 3 July 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 46 Converting the Cultural Archive in the Ministry of Culture Into a Non-independent Center Named the Saudi Cultural Memory Center

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court File 61638 dated 3 Sha’ban 1447 [22 January 2026], which includes the Minister of Culture Telegram 2951 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [14 October 2025], regarding the proposal to convert the organizational unit named the “Cultural Archive” in the Ministry of Culture into the “Saudi Cultural Memory Center”,

after perusal of the Organizational Structure and Guide of the Ministry of Culture issued by Council of Ministers Decision 717 dated 24 Sha’ban 1445 [5 March 2024],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1997 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [18 November 2025] and Memo 3841 dated 16 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [3 May 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1360/47/M dated 2 Ramadan 1447 [19 February 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12982 dated 7 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [24 May 2026],

hereby decides

First

The organizational unit in the Ministry of Culture named the “Cultural Archive”—mentioned in the Organizational Structure and Guide of the Ministry of Culture issued by Council of Ministers Decision 717 dated 24 Sha’ban 1445 [5 March 2024]—is hereby converted into a non-independent center named the “Saudi Culture Memory Center”, in accordance with its organizational arrangements attached to this decision.

Second

The Ministry of Culture shall take the necessary measures to include the center referred to in clause First of this decision within its organizational structure, and shall complete the necessary actions to implement the provisions of its organizational arrangements referred to in clause First of this decision.

Third

The provisions of clauses First and Second above do not entail any additional financial impact on the general budget of the state or a request to increase the approved ceilings.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 8 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 23 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5169 issued on 3 July 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 49 Amending Article 12 of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Risks Council

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court File 24304 dated 26 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [18 September 2025], regarding the amendment of the legal affiliation of the Health Emergency Operation Center,

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Risks Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 445 dated 12 Sha’ban 1443 [15 March 2022],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 4232 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [7 June 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1764/47/M dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [16 May 2026],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 19076 dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [5 May 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 13582 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026],

hereby decides

First

Article 12 of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Risks Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 445 dated 12 Sha’ban 1443 [15 March 2022] is hereby amended so that the Health Emergency Operation Center is legally affiliated with the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Mandated Civil Defense Committee.

Second

The Ministry of Interior—the Secretariat of the Mandated Civil Defense Committee and its executive committee—shall, in coordination with the General Secretariat of the National Risks Council—within a period not exceeding 30 days—transfer the necessary employees, property, documents, and financial appropriations pertaining to the Health Emergency Operation Center and its associated works to the Secretariat of the Mandated Civil Defense Committee and its executive committee.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 8 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 23 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5169 issued on 3 July 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 16 Approving the Law of the Management of Seized and Confiscated Property in Money Laundering Crimes, Associated Predicate Offenses, and Terrorist Financing Crimes

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 83106 dated 18 Shawwal 1447 [6 April 2026], which includes the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts Letter 4560613 dated 28 Ramadan 1445 [7 April 2024], regarding the draft Law of the Management of Seized and Confiscated Property in Money Laundering Crimes, Associated Predicate Offences, and Terrorist Financing Crimes,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of the Law of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts issued by Royal Decree D/17 dated 13 Rabi Al-Awwal 1427 [11 April 2006],

after perusal of the Anti-Money Laundering Law issued by Royal Decree D/20 dated 5 Safar 1439 [25 October 2017],

after perusal of Law of Combating Terrorism Crimes and Their Financing issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 18 dated 7 Safar 1447 [1 August 2025], Memo 2813 dated 10 Sha’ban 1447 [29 January 2026], and Memo 3389 dated 30 Ramadan 1447 [19 March 2026],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 19476 dated 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [12 May 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1761/47/M dated 28 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [15 May 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 298/24 dated 18 Shawwal 1447 [6 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 13064 dated 8 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [25 May 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Law of the Management of Seized and Confiscated Property in Money Laundering Crimes, Associated Predicate Offences, and Terrorist Financing Crimes is hereby approved in the form attached.

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

Second

1․ A standing committee is hereby formed under the chairmanship of the President of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts, with the membership of representatives from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Investment, the Saudi Central Bank, the Public Prosecution, the Presidency of State Security, the Capital Market Authority, and the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, and a specialist in accounting and financial affairs from the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts.

2․ The committee shall undertake the following in relation to the preservation and management of seized property:

(a) Overcoming the obstacles faced by the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts when preserving and managing seized property.

(b) Supervising and overseeing the work of the commission with regard to the preservation and management of seized property.

(c) Reviewing the periodic reports prepared by the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts, and reporting on matters that require action in their regard.

(d) Preparing a report containing the results of the application of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—its views in regard to it, and the extent to which it has achieved the objectives envisaged by its issuance, including the fulfillment of the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force, and proposing matters it deems appropriate in regard to it, after the lapse of one year from the date of its entry into force.

(e) Reviewing the legal provisions that may be affected by the issuance of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—and proposing what is necessary in this regard in accordance with the established legal procedures, and submitting its findings within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of this decision.

3․ The meetings of the committee must be held at the headquarters of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts under the chairmanship of its chairman or his deputy from among the representatives of government entities that are members of the committee, and it is permitted—when necessary—to hold them in another place inside the Kingdom.

4․ The committee shall hold a regular meeting every three months. If the need arises to hold an extraordinary meeting, it must be at the invitation of the chairman of the committee.

5․ The committee may invite any government entity, and seek the assistance of whomever it deems appropriate from specialists and consultants, to attend its meetings without having the right to vote.

6․ The Board of Directors of the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts shall establish the work rules of the committee and the mechanisms for issuing its decisions.

Third

The Ministry of Finance—in coordination with the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts—shall prepare the mechanisms, arrangements, and procedures necessary to enforce the provisions of article 11 of the law referred to in clause First of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5164 issued on 18 June 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 17 Approving the Amendment of the Law of Combating Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing and Its Executive Regulation

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Decision 17 Dated 1 Muharram 1448 [16 June 2026]

Approving the Amendment to the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing and Its Executive Regulation

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 104085 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026], regarding the amendment of the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing and its Executive Regulation,

after perusal of Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Council of Ministers Decision 228 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3387 dated 30 Ramadan 1447 [19 March 2026] and Memo 3528 dated 15 Shawwal 1447 [3 April 2026],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 21323 dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [11 June 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 427/36 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 13641 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [15 June 2026],

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [1 November 2017] is hereby approved in the form attached.

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

Second

The amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law of Combatting Terrorism Crimes and Its Financing issued by Council of Ministers Decision 228 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019] is hereby approved in the form attached.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5164 issued on 18 June 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 23 Amending Council of Ministers Decision 720

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 41363 dated 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [12 November 2025], which includes Minister of Commerce and Minister of Education Telegram 4601100045 dated 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [8 November 2025], regarding the proposal to amend clause Third of Council of Ministers Decision 720 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 720 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3177 dated 12 Ramadan 1447 [1 March 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1500/47/M dated 7 Shawwal 1447 [26 March 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12174 dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa ’dah 1447 [5 May 2026],

hereby decides

Council of Ministers Decision 720 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023] is hereby amended to read as follows:

First

Clause Third is hereby amended to read as follows:

“The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Commerce shall agree on the periods necessary for the implementation of the provisions of clause First of this decision.”

Second

Clause Fourth is hereby added with the following text:

“The Ministry of Commerce shall continue to receive applications for the issuance and renewal of licenses for the profession of educational and pedagogical consultancy until the completion of the transfer process—according to the periods agreed upon between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Commerce in accordance with clause Third of this decision—and their issuance and renewal during this period must be by a decision of the Ministry of Commerce.”

Third

Clause Fifth is hereby added with the following text:

“A team from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Commerce must be formed to work jointly on the study of license applications—which are received by the Ministry of Commerce, in accordance with the provisions of clause Fourth of this decision—during the transitional period, and to make recommendations in their regard.”

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5167 issued on 26 June 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 19 Amending the Organizational Arrangements of the National Investment Committee at the Council of Economic and Development Affairs

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs File 17240 dated 20 Rajab 1447 [9 January 2026], regarding the amendment of certain regulatory provisions relating to the National Committee for Investment in the Council of Economic and Development Affairs,

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Committee for Investment in the Council of Economic and Development Affairs issued by Council of Ministers Decision 401 dated 28 Rajab 1443 [2 March 2022],

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the Investment Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 111 dated 6 Safar 1445 [22 August 2023],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 11 dated 6 Muharram 1447 [1 July 2025],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3021 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026] and Memo 3758 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [28 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 30-37/47/I dated 16 Ramadan 1447 [5 March 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12439 dated 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [11 May 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Organisational Arrangements of the National Committee for Investment in the Council of Economic and Development Affairs issued by Council of Ministers Decision 401 dated 28 Rajab 1443 [2 March 2022] are hereby amended to read as follows:

1․ The phrase “and reviewing them after their approval” is hereby added to the end of clause Second(1) and (2) of the arrangements.

2․ The word “decisions” is hereby added to clause Second(3) of the arrangements, so that the paragraph reads as follows: “Taking all necessary decisions and measures that would overcome the obstacles that may face the achievement of investment objectives from all its sources.”

3․ The phrase “and the committee may, by a decision of the chairman, form” mentioned at the end of clause Second of the arrangements is hereby amended to read: “and the committee may form”.

4․ The opening of clause Third(2) of the arrangements is hereby amended to read: “… by at least a majority of the votes of its attending members…”.

5․ The phrase “and the preparatory committee” mentioned in clause Seventh(1) of the arrangements is hereby deleted.

6․ Clauses Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth of the arrangements are hereby deleted, and the rest of the clauses are reordered accordingly.

Second

The phrase “Their appointment must be issued by a decision of the chairman of the committee” at the beginning of clause Fourth of the Organizational Arrangements of the Investment Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 111 dated 6 Safar 1445 [22 August 2023] is hereby amended to read: “Their appointment must be issued by an order of the Prime Minister.”

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5167 issued on 26 June 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 18 Approving the Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 84423 dated 22 Shawwal 1447 [10 April 2026], which includes the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Telegram 4308202 dated 26 Ramadan 1443 [27 April 2022], regarding the draft Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of the Statute of the General Entertainment Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 230 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019],

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Incentives Committee issued by Council of Ministers Decision 630 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [14 June 2022],

after perusal of 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 339 dated 23 Muharram 1446 [29 July 2024], Memo 1481 dated 27 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [30 October 2024], Memo 3487 dated 24 Shawwal 1446 [22 April 2025], Memo 4154 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [22 June 2025], Memo 2065 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [25 November 2025], and Memo 3754 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [28 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 1-47/1/R dated 1 Muharram 1447 [26 June 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 21-28/47/I dated 12 Rajab 1447 [1 January 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 3/43 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [29 September 2025] and Decision 24/283 dated 18 Shawwal 1447 [6 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12437 dated 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [11 May 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities is hereby approved in the form attached.

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

Second

Taking into account the mandate of the National Incentives Committee in accordance with its organizational arrangements issued by Council of Ministers Decision 630 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [14 June 2022], the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority—after agreement with the relevant government entities—shall propose customs and tax exemptions related to the entertainment activities stipulated in the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—and the necessary incentives to activate the entertainment sector, and shall submit them in accordance with the legal procedures.

Third

The financial consideration—stipulated in article 7 of the law referred to in clause First of this decision—must be determined in accordance with Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], issued in connection with the National Framework for Fees and Financial Considerations.

Fourth

A paragraph numbered 14 is hereby added to article 3 of the Statute of the General Entertainment Authority—issued by Council of Ministers Decision 230 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [8 January 2019] —with the following text:

Proposing the allocation of government land and submitting this to the competent entity in accordance with the legal procedures to consider the possibility of the private sector investing it in the entertainment activities stipulated in the Law of Entertainment Activities and Their Supporting Activities.

Fifth

The Minister of Culture and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority shall agree on the mechanism for licensing and supervising entertainment events, shows, and live performances that relate to the mandates of the General Entertainment Authority, the Ministry of Culture, and the authorities affiliated to the Minister of Culture, in a manner that enhances and improves the journey of the beneficiary, and shall submit all that requires taking action in this regard.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 16 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5169 issued on 3 July 2026.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 895 Prohibiting or Restricting Products Through the Committee for the Governance of Government Procedures for Export Prohibition and Restriction

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court File 75164 dated 17 Shawwal 1446 [15 April 2025], which includes the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Export Development Authority, Chairman of the Committee for the Governance of Export Prohibition and Restriction Procedures Telegram 7020 dated 9 Shawwal 1446 [7 April 2025], regarding the challenges faced by the Committee for the Governance of Export Prohibition and Restriction Procedures with the National Centre for Waste Management,

after perusal of the Statute of the Governance of Export Prohibition and Restriction Procedures issued by Council of Ministers Decision 296 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1443 [4 January 2022],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 121 dated 13 Muharram 1447 [8 July 2025], Memo 2346 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [16 December 2025], and Memo 3131 dated 7 Ramadan 1447 [24 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 2-5/47/R dated 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [23 October 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10531 dated 29 Ramadan 1447 [18 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

The prohibition or restriction of the export of products—including those prohibited or restricted on the basis of a law, a decision of the Council of Ministers, a royal order, or any other legal instrument—must be through the Committee for the Governance of Export Prohibition and Restriction Procedures and in accordance with the provisions of the Statute of the Governance of Export Prohibition and Restriction Procedures issued by Council of Ministers Decision 296 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1443 [4 January 2022].

Second

The Committee for the Governance of Export Prohibition and Restriction Procedures shall review the legal texts that authorize government entities to prohibit or restrict the export of products in a manner that is inconsistent with the provisions of clause First above, and shall submit a proposal to amend them in order to complete the necessary procedures in their regard.

Third

The provisions of clause Second above do not prejudice acting in accordance with the provisions of clause First above.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 2 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447
Corresponding to: 19 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5162 issued on 5 June 2026.