Category: Council of Ministers Decision

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 95944 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [17 May 2026], which includes Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Telegram 11056043 dated 13 Sha’ban 1447 [1 February 2026], regarding his request for approval to name the year 2027 as the “Year of Water”,

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 21-37/47/I dated 16 Ramadan 1447 [5 March 2026],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Telegram 26799 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [30 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 13496 dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [11 June 2026],

hereby decides

The naming of the year 2027 as the “Year of Water” is hereby approved.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 14 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 28 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 56438 dated 14 Rajab 1447 [3 January 2026], which includes Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 93506 dated 11 Rajab 1447 [31 December 2025], regarding the joint minutes between the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Ministry of Justice on the study of the necessary procedures for the amicable settlement of disputes in labour cases,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/14 dated 22 Safar 1440 [2 November 2018],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 263 dated 3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 [7 December 2021], Decision 284 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [8 October 2024], and Decision 141 dated 18 Safar 1447 [12 August 2025],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3210 dated 14 Ramadan 1447 [3 March 2026] and Memo 3731 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [28 April 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1814/47/M dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [21 May 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 303 dated 9 Muharram 1448 [24 June 2026],

hereby decides

The operation of clause First(a) of Royal Decree D/14 dated 22 Safar 1440 [2 November 2018] is hereby extended for a period of one year starting 20 Safar 1448 [3 August 2026].

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 14 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 28 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 63608 dated 10 Sha’ban 1447 [29 January 2026], which includes Minister of Justice Telegram 476344819 dated 6 Sha’ban 1447 [25 January 2026], regarding the mechanism for transferring the assets, employees, projects, and initiatives of the Real Estate Market to the Real Estate General Authority,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2664 dated 3 Sha’ban 1446 [2 February 2025], Memo 1161 dated 23 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [15 September 2025], Memo 3415 dated 6 Shawwal 1447 [25 March 2026], and Memo 4212 dated 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [4 June 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 28-45/47/I dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [23 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 83 dated 3 Muharram 1448 [18 June 2026],

hereby decides

First

The digital and operational services directly related to real estate documentation processes, which are an essential part of the integrated real estate system—including its technical structure, operational teams, and data—are hereby transferred to the Real Estate General Authority, namely: The Real Estate Market platform, the “Al-Jawwal” Real Estate Market application, the comprehensive system, the data indexing system, the document digitization system, and the basic data entry system, in a manner that ensures the unification of the service delivery process and the enhancement of the efficiency of real estate operations, within six months from the date of this decision.

Second

The buildings related to the operation of the real estate mandate are hereby transferred to the Real Estate General Authority, namely: Murooj Notary Public in Riyadh, Fayhaa Notary Public in Riyadh, Suwaidi Notary Public in Riyadh, Khobar Notary Public, East Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Notary Public, and South Jeddah Notary Public, with a clear plan that ensures the continuity of services and that they are not affected during the transfer process.

Third

The contracts for the operation of real estate systems and real estate documentation, and the associated records of assets and financial considerations, are hereby transferred to the Real Estate General Authority, in agreement with the Ministry of Finance.

Fourth

Minutes of a “transfer of mandate” must be signed between the Ministry of Justice and the Real Estate General Authority, detailing a list of the employees of the Real Estate Market, including their names and job titles, provided that they are transferred in several stages and according to the assessment of the actual need for the stages of transfer, and in alignment with the work of the in rem registration of real estate, their financial appropriations, and the mechanism for their placement on the job scale of the authority. The minutes must also detail the contracts and records related to the Real Estate Market and the buildings of the notary public offices mentioned in clause Second above, and all other costs and financial appropriations associated with them, within the budget and indicative ceilings of the Ministry of Justice until the fiscal year 2030, to be transferred to the budget and indicative ceilings of the authority until the fiscal year 2030. The Ministry of Justice and the Real Estate General Authority shall complete the legal procedures for the mentioned in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the General Organization for Social Insurance, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and other relevant entities. The impact of the transfer of their financial appropriations must be reflected within the budget and indicative ceilings of the Ministry of Justice until the fiscal year 2030 and the budget and indicative ceilings of the Real Estate General Authority until the fiscal year 2030.

Fifth

The Ministry of Justice and the Real Estate General Authority shall coordinate with the State Properties General Authority when implementing clause Second above, taking into account that the transfer of budget allocations and costs, contracts, and asset records for the buildings specified must be in agreement with the Ministry of Finance.

Sixth

The transfer of employees based on clause Fourth above must be in accordance with the Rules and Arrangements on the Manner of Treatment of Employees and Workers in the Sectors Targeted for Transformation and Privatization approved by Council of Ministers Decision 616 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021].

Seventh

The Real Estate General Authority shall, in agreement with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, establish a mechanism for the placement of employees—referred to in clause Fourth above—on the job scale of the authority.

Eighth

The mentioned clauses do not entail any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state, and any additional financial impact resulting from the transfer of the Real Estate Market to the Real Estate General Authority must be covered by its budget and indicative ceilings until the fiscal year 2030.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 14 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 28 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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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 279 dated 1 Muharram 1448 [16 June 2026], which includes the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Telegram 4700517626 dated 19 Rajab 1447 [8 January 2026], regarding the statement of the ministry on the adoption of the “Unified Rules for Owners of Jointly Owned Real Estate in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf” document by the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf,

after perusal of the mentioned document,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 405 dated 14 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [28 November 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3838 dated 16 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [3 May 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 35/421 dated 24 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [10 June 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1001 dated 24 Muharram 1448 [9 July 2026],

hereby decides

The Unified Rules for Owners of Jointly Owned Real Estate in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf are hereby approved in the form attached to the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Telegram 4700517626 dated 19 Rajab 1447 [8 January 2026].

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 7 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 21 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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Issued on: 7 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 21 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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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 54545 dated 8 Rajab 1447 [28 December 2026], which includes Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Telegram 133813 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [22 November 2024], regarding the findings of the Supreme Hajj Committee on the updating of Council of Ministers Decision 179 dated 26 Jumada Al-Thani 1429 [1 July 2008],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 179 dated 26 Jumada Al-Thani 1429 [1 July 2008],

after perusal of Royal Order 60207 dated 19 Sha’ban 1446 [18 February 2025],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3605 dated 2 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [30 April 2025], Memo 1455 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [9 October 2025], Memo 2869 dated 17 Sha’ban 1447 [5 February 2026], and Memo 4041 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [14 May 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 20-37/47/D dated 16 Ramadan 1447 [5 March 2026],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 19193 dated 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [7 May 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12995 dated 7 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [24 May 2026],

hereby decides

Clause First of Council of Ministers Decision 179 dated 26 Jumada Al-Thani 1429 [1 July 2008] is hereby amended, without prejudice to the provisions of Royal Order 60207 dated 19 Sha’ban 1446 [18 February 2025], to read as follows:

First: 1. The tasks and services performed by the entities participating in the Hajj, and the responsibility of the entities in performing them, must be in accordance with the following:

(a) Security tasks: The responsibility for these tasks shall lie with the Ministry of Interior, represented by all its security sectors, and the Principality of the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region and the Principality of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region, with the support of the Ministry of the National Guard, the Ministry of Defense (the Armed Forces), the Presidency of General Intelligence, the Presidency of State Security, the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority.

(b) Health services: The responsibility for these services shall lie with the Ministry of Health, with the support of the Ministry of the National Guard, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, the Public Health Authority, and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.

(c) Municipal services and public utilities: The responsibility for these shall lie with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, with the support of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services and the Royal Commission for Makkah Al-Mukarramah City and the Holy Sites.

(d) Pilgrim services: The responsibility for these lies with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, with the support of the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Education (Saudi Arabian Scout Association), and the Royal Commission for Makkah Al-Mukarramah City and the Holy Sites.

(e) Islamic awareness and religious guidance services: The responsibility for these services lies with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Da’wah and Guidance, and the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Masjid Al-Haram and the Prophet’s Mosque undertakes these services at the Masjid Al-Haram and the Prophet’s Mosque.

(f) Services of the Two Holy Mosques: The responsibility for these services lies with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Masjid Al-Haram and the Prophet’s Mosque.

(g) Media coverage services: The responsibility for these shall lie with the Unified Operations Center for Hajj at the Ministry of Media.

(h) Services for providing information and conducting studies and statistics for Hajj: The responsibility for these lies with the General Authority for Statistics, with the support of the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and the Ministry of Economy and Planning, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority.

(i) Tasks of oversight of Hajj activities: The responsibility for these tasks lies with the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, with the support of the Presidency of General Intelligence and the Presidency of State Security.

(j) Hospitality services: The responsibility for these lies with the Royal Protocol.

(k) Communications services: The responsibility for these services lies with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, with the support of the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission.

(l) Environment, water, and meteorology services: The responsibility for these shall lie with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, with the support of the entities associated with the system of the ministry that are relevant to the services, the Royal Commission for Makkah Al-Mukarramah City and the Holy Sites, and the Medinah Region Development Authority.

(m) Energy services: The responsibility for these lies with the Ministry of Energy, with the support of the entities associated with the energy system that are relevant to the services, the Royal Commission for Makkah Al-Mukarramah City and the Holy Sites, and the Medinah Region Development Authority.

(n) Supply and catering services: The responsibility for these services lies with the Ministry of Commerce, with the support of the Municipality of the Holy Capital.

(o) Technical services and digital transformation: The responsibility for these lies with the Saudi Data and AI Authority.

(p) Cybersecurity services: The responsibility for these lies with the National Cybersecurity Authority.

(q) Accommodation services: The responsibility for these shall lie with the Ministry of Tourism, with the support of the Ministry of Interior (the Principality of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region, the Principality of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region, and the Directorate General of Civil Defence), the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.

(r) Land transport services: The responsibility for these lies with the Transport General Authority.

2. The determination of the tasks and services—referred to in paragraph 1 of this clause—does not prejudice the mandates and tasks of the participating government entities that are exercised during the Hajj season and relate to the pilgrims and that must be provided.

3. The Supreme Hajj Committee shall establish the description of the tasks and services—referred to in paragraph 1 of this clause—detail its executive procedures, and clarify the roles of the entities participating in them, in a manner that ensures coordination between the entities in performing them, taking into account the relevant laws, statutes, directives, royal orders, and matters currently being implemented.

4. The Supreme Hajj Committee may seek the assistance of studies, research, and professional and specialized consultancy work in matters that serve the field of work assigned to the committee.

5. The provisions of this clause 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: 7 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 21 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 84430 dated 22 Shawwal 1447 [10 April 2026], which includes Minister of Municipalities and Housing Telegram 4700160535 dated 8 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [31 August 2025], regarding the request for approval to continue the application of the mandate of the ministry in relation to waste collection fees (commercial and residential) from the date of expiry of the period referred to in clause Second of Royal Decree D/160 dated 3 Sha’ban 1446 [2 February 2025], until the completion and approval by the Board of Directors of the National Center for Waste Management of the study prepared in this regard,

after perusal of the Municipal Service Fees issued by Royal Decree D/71 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1437 [9 August 2016],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/3 dated 5 Muharram 1443 [13 August 2021] and Royal Decree D/160 dated 3 Sha’ban 1446 [2 February 2025],

after perusal of the Waste Management Law issued by Royal Decree D/3 dated 5 Muharram 1443 [13 August 2021],

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 1645 dated 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [23 October 2025] and Memo 3089 dated 2 Ramadan 1447 [19 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 19-21/47/I dated 22 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [13 November 2025],

after considering Shura Council Decision 315/25 dated 19 Shawwal 1447 [7 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12440 dated 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [11 May 2026],

hereby decides

The extension of the period stipulated in clause Second of Royal Decree D/3 dated 5 Muharram 1443 [13 August 2021] is hereby approved, with effect from 6 Muharram 1447 [1 July 2025], until the procedures for determining and approving the financial consideration stipulated in article 22 of the Waste Management Law—issued by Royal Decree D/3 dated 5 Muharram 1443 [13 August 2021]—are completed in accordance with Council of Ministers Decision 611 dated 22 Sha’ban 1447 [10 February 2026], issued in connection with the approval of the National Framework for Fees and Financial Considerations.

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

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 29 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 15 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5175 issued on 31 July 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 54516 dated 8 Rajab 1447 [28 December 2025], which includes Minister of Finance Letter 1599 dated 14 Safar 1445 [30 August 2023], regarding the draft State Revenue Law,

after perusal of the State Revenue Law issued by Royal Decree D/68 dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1431 [26 October 2010],

after perusal of the Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 [7 November 2007],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/93 dated 1 Shawwal 1443 [2 May 2022],

after perusal of the Statute of the National Development Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 132 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1439 [21 November 2017],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2596 dated 16 Rajab 1446 [16 January 2025], Memo 2908 dated 21 Sha’ban 1446 [20 February 2025], Memo 3866 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [21 May 2025], Memo 823 dated 24 Safar 1447 [18 August 2025], Memo 2934 dated 21 Sha’ban 1447 [9 February 2026], Memo 3542 dated 18 Shawwal 1447 [6 April 2026], and Memo 70 dated 8 Muharram 1448 [23 June 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 18-3/47/R dated 27 Safar 1447 [21 August 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1787/47/M dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [21 May 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 163/13 dated 2 Rajab 1447 [22 December 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 923 dated 23 Muharram 1448 [8 July 2026],

hereby decides

First

The State Revenue Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The provisions of articles 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 25 of the law referred to in clause First of this decision do not apply to the National Development Fund and the funds and banks affiliated to it, provided that the fund—in coordination with the Ministry of Finance—shall prepare alternative provisions to be approved by the board of directors of the fund, and these provisions are effective from the date of entry into force of the law.

Third

The provision contained in article 13(1) of the law referred to in clause First of this decision does not prejudice the legal provisions issued for the National Development Fund and the development funds and banks affiliated to it, including the texts contained in the alternative provisions referred to in clause Second of this decision.

Fourth

An employee or worker is not entitled to an incentive bonus—in accordance with article 5 of the law referred to in clause First of this decision—for his contribution to increasing or developing revenues from penalties and fines.

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

Fifth

The Ministry of Finance—when preparing the executive regulation of the law referred to in clause First of this decision—shall coordinate with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development regarding the establishment of controls for granting the incentive bonus referred to at the end of article 5 of the law.

Sixth

The Ministry of Finance—in agreement with the Ministry of Interior, the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence, the Board of Grievances, and the Saudi Central Bank—shall complete the necessary actions to prepare the technical procedures for the migration of traffic violations from the Efaa Platform to the Administrative Enforcement Platform of the Board of Grievances, and shall develop the necessary plans and remedies for this, in accordance with the provisions of the law referred to in clause First of this decision before its entry into force.

Seventh

The Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers—jointly with the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Finance, and any concerned entities it deems appropriate—shall review article 75 of the Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 [7 November 2007] and the provisions and periods it contains, consider proposing its amendment in accordance with the provisions of the law referred to in clause First of this decision, and report on its findings within 30 days.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 29 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 15 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 33246 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [17 October 2025], which includes Ministry of Investment Telegram 2808 dated 21 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [13 October 2025], regarding the draft Controls for Marketing Names of Special Economic Cities and Zones,

after perusal of the mentioned draft controls,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3517 dated 7 Shawwal 1445 [16 April 2024], Memo 192 dated 10 Muharram 1446 [16 July 2024], Memo 2614 dated 24 Rajab 1447 [13 January 2026], and Minutes 89 dated 24 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [15 December 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1351/47/M dated 2 Ramadan 1447 [19 February 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12883 dated 4 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [21 May 2026],

hereby decides

The Controls for Marketing Names of Economic Cities and Special Economic Zones are hereby approved in the form attached.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 29 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 15 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5174 issued on 24 July 2026.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 23642 dated 24 Rabi Al-Awwal 1147 [24 August 1734], which includes Minister of Foreign Affairs Telegram 72677 dated 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [7 September 2025], regarding the Unified National Visa Platform,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 559 dated 16 Shawwal 1443 [17 May 2022],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1638 dated 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [23 October 2025] and Memo 3912 dated 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [7 May 2026],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 13626 dated 29 Sha’ban 1447 [17 February 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1566/47/M dated 21 Shawwal 1447 [9 April 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12983 dated 7 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [24 May 2026],

hereby decides

The amendment of Council of Ministers Decision 559 dated 16 Shawwal 1443 [17 May 2022] is hereby approved as follows:

First

Clause First is amended to read as follows: 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall build a Unified National Visa Platform, which is the official national platform, in a manner that ensures the unification of efforts and the governance of the distribution of roles, and the ministry is the owner and technical developer of the platform.

Second

Clause Second is hereby amended to read as follows: 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the authority to determine the host entity for the Unified National Visa Platform—mentioned in clause First of this decision—in agreement with the National Cybersecurity Authority and the Digital Government Authority.

Third

Clause Sixth is hereby deleted.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 22 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 7 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5172 issued on 17 July 2026.