Category: Council of Ministers Decision

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 42058 dated 22 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [13 November 2025], which includes the President of State Security Telegram 108228 dated 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [6 November 2025], regarding the request to renew the period of the exemption stipulated in clause Second of Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [1 November 2017] for a period of two years starting from 12 Safar 1447 [6 August 2025],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [1 November 2017],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 185 dated 23 Safar 1446 [27 August 2024],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Memo 2426 dated 4 Rajab 1447 [24 December 2025] and Memo 3558 dated 19 Shawwal 1447 [7 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Political and Security Affairs Minutes MST/36-9/47 dated 13 Ramadan 1447 [2 March 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 11490 dated 28 Shawwal 1447 [16 April 2026],

hereby decides

The period of the exemption stipulated in clause Second of Royal Decree D/21 dated 12 Safar 1439 [2 November 2017] is hereby renewed for a period of two years starting from 12 Safar 1447 [6 August 2025].

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 21 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5157 issued on 1 May 2026.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 51242 dated 16 Rajab 1446 [16 January 2025], which includes Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Non-Oil Revenues Development Center Letter 6470 dated 13 Rajab 1446 [13 January 2025], regarding the draft Statute of the Non-Oil Revenues Development Center,

after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the Non-Oil Revenues Development Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 538 dated 19 Shawwal 1439 [3 July 2018],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3743 dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [22 June 2023], Memo 316 dated 28 Muharram 1445 [15 August 2023], Memo 3702 dated 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [8 May 2025], Memo 249 dated 22 Muharram 1447 [17 July 2025], Memo 1845 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [11 November 2025], and Memo 2981 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 968/47/M dated 13 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [4 December 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10534 dated 29 Ramadan 1447 [18 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Statute of the Non-Oil Revenues Development Center is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The statute referred to in clause First of this decision hereby replaces—upon its entry into force—the Organizational Arrangements of the Non-Oil Revenues Development Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 538 dated 19 Shawwal 1439 [3 July 2018].

Third

Government entities shall provide the Non-Oil Revenues Development Center with all information and data relating to the fees, charges, and financial considerations imposed by them, their subordinate or affiliated entities, or contracted or operating companies on the public and private sectors, citizens, and residents, as well as an annual statement of their revenues.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 21 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5157 issued on 1 May 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 83405 dated 19 Shawwal 1447 [7 April 2026], regarding the amendment of the Anti-Money Laundering Law,

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

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3385 dated 30 Ramadan 1447 [19 March 2026] and Memo 3494 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 16963 dated 15 Shawwal 1447 [3 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1554/47/M dated 17 Shawwal 1447 [5 April 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 318/25 dated 19 Shawwal 1447 [7 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 11341 dated 24 Shawwal 1447 [12 April 2026],

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Law issued by Royal Decree D/20 dated 5 Safar 1439 [25 October 2017] is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The amendment—referred to in clause First of this decision—comes into force on the day following the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Third

The amendment to article 50 of the Anti-Money Laundering Law—issued by Royal Decree D/20 dated 5 Safar 1439 [25 October 2017]—set out in the amendment to the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—does not prejudice the continued application of the executive regulation issued prior to its entry into force.

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

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 27 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 15 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5155 issued on 17 April 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 43681 dated 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [19 November 2025], which includes Minister of Justice Telegram 439392362 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [7 October 2021], regarding the draft Enforcement Law,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of Royal Order 69377 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [6 June 2022],

after perusal of the Enforcement Law issued by Royal Decree D/53 dated 13 Sha’ban 1443 [16 March 2022],

after perusal of the Law of Sharia Pleadings issued by Royal Decree D/1 dated 22 Muharram 1435 [25 November 2013],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/158 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020],

after perusal of the Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 235 dated 16 Ramadan 1427 [9 October 2006],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 984 dated 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 [5 December 2021], Memo 3222 dated 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [21 May 2023], Memo 612 dated 22 Safar 1445 [7 September 2023], Memo 1376 dated 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [5 November 2023], Memo 2338 dated 27 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [9 January 2024], Memo 3744 dated 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024], Memo 2980 dated 2 Ramadan 1446 [2 March 2025], Memo 3583 dated 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [29 April 2025], Memo 2275 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [11 December 2025], and Memo 2535 dated 16 Rajab 1447 [5 January 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 2-3/47/R dated 27 Safar 1447 [21 August 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 11-32/47/I dated 10 Sha’ban 1447 [29 January 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 105/9 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [10 November 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10262 dated 22 Ramadan 1447 [11 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Enforcement Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

All judgments, orders, and decisions issued prior to the entry into force of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—are deemed valid, in accordance with the applicable provisions prior to its entry into force.

Third

The provisions of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—do not apply to enforcement dispute cases in respect of which final judgments were issued prior to its entry into force.

Fourth

The enforcement courts shall enforce any decisions or orders of committees with quasi-judicial mandates, in accordance with the Enforcement Law referred to in clause First of this decision.

Fifth

As an exception to the provisions of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—bills of exchange and promissory notes issued prior to its entry into force and that meet the legal requirements—with the exception of the requirement for registration on national electronic platforms—are deemed enforcement documents for a period of one year after its entry into force.

Sixth

The provisions on precautionary seizure contained in the articles of part 2 of the Enforcement Law issued by Royal Decree D/53 dated 13 Sha’ban 1433 [3 July 2012] continue to apply until the procedures for transferring the judgments contained in those articles to the Law of Sharia Pleadings issued by Royal Decree D/1 dated 22 Muharram 1435 [25 November 2013] are completed. The Minister of Justice shall take the necessary measures regarding the continuation and amendment of the articles relating to precautionary seizure—set out in this clause—in the Executive Regulation of the Enforcement Law issued by the mentioned Royal Decree D/53.

Seventh

The provisions on insolvency contained in the articles of chapter 1 of part 5 of the Enforcement Law issued by Royal Decree D/53 dated 13 Sha’ban 1433 [3 July 2012] continue to apply until the procedures for issuing the legislation governing civil insolvency are completed in accordance with the legal procedures, and its entry into force. Enforcement courts shall hear insolvency cases, and judgments issued on the basis of such cases are subject to appeal. The appeal judgment must not be subject to challenge by way of contestation. The Minister of Justice shall take the necessary measures regarding the continuation and amendment of the articles relating to insolvency—set out in this clause—in the Executive Regulation of the Enforcement Law issued by the mentioned Royal Decree D/53.

Eighth

Clause Third of Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021] is hereby amended to read as follows: “The enforcement circuits—formed in accordance with the provisions of the law referred to in clause First of this decree—shall enforce the excluded decisions or orders of the committees with quasi-judicial mandates to which the administration entity is a party.”

Ninth

The application of the provisions of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—does not prejudice the continued application of the following:

1․ Royal Decree D/158 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], in connection with the exemption of military personnel actively participating in war or military operations from travel bans and imprisonment.

2․ Clause Second of Royal Order 69377 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [6 June 2022].

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

Tenth

The Ministry of Justice shall coordinate with the Board of Grievances when preparing the Executive Regulation of the Enforcement Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—with regard to the mandates of the board, in accordance with the provisions of the Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances, issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 27 Muharram 1443 [4 September 2021].

Eleventh

1․ The donation reward stipulated in paragraph 3 of Council of Ministers Decision 235 dated 16 Ramadan 1427 [9 October 2006] is not subject to seizure or enforcement.

2․ The provisions of paragraph 1 of this clause enter into force on the date of entry into force of the Enforcement Law referred to in clause First of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 26 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 14 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5157 issued on 1 May 2026.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 46827 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [30 November 2025], which includes Saudi Data and AI Authority Telegram 4745 dated 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [27 November 2025], requesting approval to name the year 2026 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence”,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2516 dated 16 Rajab 1447 [5 January 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 24-32/47/I dated 10 Sha’ban 1447 [29 January 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 9739 dated 9 Ramadan 1447 [26 February 2026],

hereby decides

The naming of the year 2026 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence” is hereby approved.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5150 issued on 19 March 2026.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 66409 dated 20 Sha’ban 1447 [8 February 2026], regarding the appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fund for Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners of War, and Missing in Action,

after perusal of the Statute of the Fund for Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners of War, and Missing in Action issued by Council of Ministers Decision 366 dated 14 Sha’ban 1436 [1 June 2015],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 119 dated 2 Safar 1446 [6 August 2024],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10041 dated 19 Ramadan 1447 [8 March 2026],

hereby decides

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Minister of Defense, is hereby appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fund for Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners of War, and Missing in Action.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5151 issued on 30 March 2026.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 85052 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [3 June 2024], which includes Minister of Economy and Planning Telegram 4505271 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [27 May 2024], regarding his request to approve the inclusion of a representative of the ministry on the boards of directors of a number of government entities,

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],

after perusal of the Statute of the General Authority for Military Industries issued by Council of Ministers Decision 210 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1440 [1 January 2019],

after perusal of the Statute of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector issued by Council of Ministers Decision 618 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

after perusal of Royal Order 91799 dated 13 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [9 June 2025],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 603 dated 17 Safar 1446 [21 August 2024], Memo 669 dated 16 Safar 1447 [10 August 2025], Memo 1831 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [10 November 2025], and Memo 3252 dated 16 Ramadan 1447 [5 March 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 11-11/47/I dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [4 September 2025] and Minutes 965/47/M dated 13 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [4 December 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10042 dated 19 Ramadan 1447 [8 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

1․ Article 4 of the Statute of the General Authority for Military Industries issued by Council of Ministers Decision 210 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1440 [1 January 2019] is hereby amended by adding a representative of the Ministry of Economy and Planning to the membership of the Board of Directors of the authority and by amending the number of members with expertise in the field of work of the authority, so that the article reads as follows:

(a） The authority must have a board of directors whose chairman is appointed by a decision by the Council of Ministers, and which includes the membership of the following:

1․ The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.

2․ The Minister of Finance.

3․ The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian Military Industries.

4․ The Deputy Minister of Defense.

5․ Representatives from the Ministry of Defense.

6․ A representative from the Ministry of Interior. 7. A representative from the Ministry of the National Guard.

8․ A representative from the Ministry of Economy and Planning.

9․ A representative from the Presidency of State Security.

10․ Three persons with expertise in the field of work of the authority, appointed by an order of the prime minister based on a proposal by the chairman of the board. Their membership is for a period of three years, renewable once.

(b） The rank of the representatives of the government agencies referred to in paragraph (a)(5), (6), (7), (8), and (9) of this article must not be less than the excellent rank or its equivalent.

(c） The chairman of the board shall select a deputy from among the members stipulated in paragraph (a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of this article.

2․ The current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Military Industries shall continue in office until a chairman of the board is appointed in accordance with the amendment referred to in paragraph 1 of this clause, and the members of the board with expertise in the field of work of the authority, appointed by Royal Order 91799 dated 13 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [9 June 2025], shall continue in office until the end of their term, as stipulated in the mentioned order.

Second

Article 4 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] is hereby amended by adding a paragraph numbered (d) to it with the following text: “(d) A representative from the Ministry of Economy and Planning,” and the paragraphs of the article are reordered accordingly.

Third

Article 5 of the Statute of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector issued by Council of Ministers Decision 618 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021] is hereby amended by adding a paragraph numbered 5 to clause First of the article, with the following text: “5. A representative from the Ministry of Economy and Planning.” The paragraphs of clause First and the paragraphs referred to in clause Third of the article are reordered accordingly.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5151 issued on 30 March 2026.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 49640 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [9 December 2025], which includes the Minister of Interior Telegram 299645 dated 5 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [25 May 2023], and the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification Telegram 157334 dated 1 Rajab 1444 [23 January 2023], regarding certain legal aspects related to mining and logging,

after perusal of the Mineral Investment Law issued by Royal Decree D/140 dated 19 Shawwal 1441 [11 June 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 881 dated 16 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [1 October 2023], Memo 258 dated 13 Muharram 1446 [19 July 2024], Memo 2371 dated 5 Rajab 1446 [5 January 2025], Memo 3465 dated 23 Shawwal 1446 [21 April 2025], Memo 312 dated 26 Muharram 1447 [21 July 2025], Memo 1870 dated 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [12 November 2025], and Memo 3114 dated 6 Ramadan 1447 [23 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 21-47/4/R dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [25 September 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1417/47/M dated 19 Ramadan 1447 [8 March 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 151/12 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [8 December 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10097 dated 20 Ramadan 1447 [9 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

Article 27 of the Mineral Investment Law issued by Royal Decree D/140 dated 19 Shawwal 1441 [11 June 2020] is hereby amended to read as follows:

1․ The competent representatives of the ministry must have the capacity of administrative enforcement, and they may enter the sites of mining licenses in accordance with the law, for the purposes of inspection, supervision, the control of violations, and ensuring that the licensee complies with the provisions of the law, the regulations, and the conditions of the license. The licensee shall cooperate with the representatives of the ministry in a manner that enables them to perform their tasks to the fullest extent possible.

2․ The competent representatives of the ministry—referred to in paragraph 1 of this article—and public authority officers from ministries, other government agencies, and security entities—who carry out activities in accordance with their respective laws to police violations or related offenses—have the status of criminal investigation officers when they discover any of the offenses stipulated in article 56bis of the law during their field inspections within the scope of their territorial jurisdiction. They may also receive reports in order to police such offenses.

3․ The Ministry of Interior shall provide security support for the detection of the offenses referred to in this article upon a request from any of the entities referred to in paragraph 2 of this article.

4․ The criminal investigation officers referred to in this article may seize records, documents, tools, equipment, and other items related to the crime, at the expense of the perpetrator, and the investigating officer shall take the necessary legal action in this regard.

Second

The amendment—referred to in clause First—comes into force after the lapse of 180 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

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

Third

Within a period not exceeding 120 days from the date of this decision, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with the other ministries and government agencies referred to in article 27(2) of the Mineral Investment Law, shall establish a coordination mechanism and a procedural guide to ensure the proper application of the procedures relating to the policing of the offenses stipulated in article 56bis of the Mineral Investment Law and to achieve the integration of their respective roles. This mechanism must include the classification of such offenses, the identification of the necessary modern technologies to assist in their policing, the development of templates for police reports, and the completion of the necessary procedures in this regard, including the manner in which reports are received from whistleblowers, public authority officers, and security entities—referred to in article 27(2) of the law—and the mechanism for processing such reports. However, if certain entities express a view with which the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources does not agree, the entity or ministry in question may–after half of that period has elapsed—submit to His Majesty its view, the reasons for it, and appropriate proposals in this regard.

Fourth

The Ministry of Interior (Special Forces for Environmental Security) and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources shall determine their needs in order to support them with the capabilities, mechanisms and personnel required to carry out their tasks stipulated in article 27 of the law, including the provision of premises for these forces, technical development related to the detection and control of crimes, and the establishment of appropriate mechanisms for this purpose. The determination of these needs must encompass matters related to the control and prevention of illegal logging practices and other environmental violations, including the establishment of a force base in the Governorate of Wadi Al-Dawasir. The financial requirements must be discussed in accordance with the rules for preparing the general budget of the state and the instructions issued in this regard.

Fifth

After coordinating with the entities referred to in article 27(2) of the Mineral Investment Law, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources shall, two years after the date of entry into force of the amendment referred to in clause First, prepare a report containing an assessment of the results, challenges, and difficulties encountered by the ministry and those entities, as well as appropriate proposals in this regard, and shall submit the report to the Prime Minister for the necessary action to be taken.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5151 issued on 30 March 2026.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 8926 dated 1 Safar 1447 [26 July 2025], which includes the Minister of Culture Telegram 595 dated 26 Muharram 1447 [21 July 2025], regarding the Royal Institute for Anthropology and Cultural Studies project,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 847 dated 26 Safar 1447 [20 August 2025] and Memo 3014 dated 27 Sha’ban 1447 [15 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 3-30/47/I dated 26 Rajab 1447 [15 January 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10033 dated 18 Ramadan 1447 [7 March 2026],

hereby decides

The establishment of the Royal Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Studies is hereby approved, provided that the budgets of the institute remain within the approved ceilings of the Ministry of Culture.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5152 issued on 3 April 2026.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 50495 dated 21 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [12 December 2025], which includes Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Fahd National Library Telegram 932 dated 14 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [5 November 2025], regarding the draft Statute of the King Fahd National Library,

after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,

after perusal of the Law of the King Fahd National Library issued by Royal Decree D/9 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1410 [11 December 1989],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 378 dated 27 Muharram 1447 [22 July 2025], Memo 1094 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [11 September 2025], and Memo 2886 dated 17 Sha’ban 1447 [5 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1413/47/M dated 8 Ramadan 1447 [25 February 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 10032 dated 18 Ramadan 1447 [7 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Statute of the King Fahd National Library is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The statute referred to in clause First of this decision hereby replaces—upon its entry into force—the Law of the King Fahd National Library issued by Royal Decree D/9 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1410 [11 December 1989].

Third

The exercise by the Board of Trustees of the King Fahd National Library of the power to determine the fee, stipulated in article 6(9) of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision, must be in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center, until the provisions relating to the National Framework for Fees and Financial Considerations, issued in this regard by Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], enter into force.

Fourth

The current Board of Trustees of the King Fahd National Library—formed in accordance with article 3 of the Law of the King Fahd National Library issued by Royal Decree D/9 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1410 [11 December 1989]—shall continue to exercise the powers and mandates of the board of trustees stipulated in article 6 of the statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—until the end of its term or until the formation of a new board of trustees for the library in accordance with article 5 of the mentioned statute, whichever is earlier.

Fifth

The current financial and administrative regulations of the King Fahd National Library, as well as other internal and technical regulations necessary for the conduct of the affairs of the library, continue to apply until the issuance and entry into force of the regulations stipulated in the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 21 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 10 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5152 issued on 3 April 2026.