Category: Council of Ministers Decision

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 48266 dated 13 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [4 December 2025], which includes Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Telegram 29166 dated 8 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [29 June 2020], regarding the draft Copyright Law,

after perusal of the mentioned draft law,

after perusal of the Copyright Protection Law issued by Royal Decree D/41 dated 2 Rajab 1424 [30 August 2003],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 852 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [6 October 2022], Memo 3688 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [15 June 2023], Memo 4142 dated 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [6 June 2024], Memo 1754 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [21 November 2024], Memo 2191 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [19 December 2024], Memo 469 dated 2 Safar 1447 [27 July 2025], and Memo 642 dated 13 Safar 1447 [7 August 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 339/47/M dated 27 Safar 1447 [21 August 2025],

after considering Shura Council Decision 305/30 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [19 May 2025] and Decision 121/11 dated 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [1 December 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 7834 dated 19 Rajab 1447 [8 January 2026],

hereby decides

First

The Copyright Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The competent entity stipulated in article 6 of the draft law, referred to in clause First of this decision, is the Ministry of Culture. The Minister of Culture may delegate any cultural commissions he deems fit to act on behalf of the Ministry of Culture.

Third

The competent entity stipulated in article 20 of the draft law, referred to in clause First of this decision, is the General Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts.

Fourth

The competent entity stipulated in article 52(2) of the draft law, referred to in clause First of this decision, is the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority. The controls and procedures stipulated in that paragraph must be agreed upon with it.

Fifth

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, after agreement with the Ministry of Culture, shall submit the draft regulation for collective management, after completing its preparation in accordance with the relevant legal procedures, to complete the necessary legal procedures in this regard.

Sixth

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center, shall determine the fee stipulated in article 40 of the draft law referred to in clause First of this decision, until the issuance of the Governance of the Practice of Imposing the Fee for Services and Works Provided by Entities That Have the Legal Authority to Impose a Fee, and its entry into force.

Seventh

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property shall agree with the Ministry of Finance on the establishment of controls and procedures for granting the remuneration mentioned in articles 54 and 55 of the draft law referred to in clause First of this decision.

Eighth

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property shall deposit any amount of money collected as a result of the application of the provisions of the draft law, referred to in clause First of this decision, in the Treasury Single Account—formerly the current account of the Ministry of Finance—in the Saudi Central Bank.

Ninth

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property shall coordinate with the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission when setting the provisions of article 49 of the draft law, referred to in clause First of this decision, in the executive regulation of the draft law.

Tenth

The protection provided for in the draft law referred to in clause First of this decree is restricted if a foreign state does not protect the citizens of the Kingdom under international agreements and treaties.

A draft royal decree has been prepared for the provisions of clauses First and Tenth, in the form attached to this.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 8 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 27 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 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 625 dated 3 Muharram 1447 [28 June 2025], which includes Saudi Authority for Gaming and Esports Letter 267 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [22 June 2025], regarding the request of the authority to be exempted from submitting the annual report for the first fiscal year ending on 31 December 2024,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 436 dated 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [19 December 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 555 dated 6 Safar 1447 [31 July 2025], Memo 1311 dated 8 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [30 September 2025], and Memo 1709 dated 7 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [29 October 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 359/47/M dated 27 Safar 1447 [21 August 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5831 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [18 November 2025],

hereby decides

The amendment of the ending of clause Fourth of Council of Ministers Decision 436 dated 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [19 December 2023] is hereby approved so that the clause reads as follows:

Fourth

As an exception to the provisions of clause 12(2) of the Organizational Arrangements of the Saudi Authority for Gaming and Esports, the first fiscal year of the Saudi Authority for Gaming and Esports begins from the date of entry into force of its organizational arrangements, and ends at the end of the fiscal year 1448/1449 [2027].

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 1 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 20 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5142 issued on 30 January 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 10496 dated 6 Safar 1447 [31 July 2025], which includes the Minister of Education, Chairman of the Council of Universities Affairs, Telegram 4601142728 dated 28 Muharram 1447 [23 July 2025], regarding his request for approval to appoint the Vice Minister of Education to the membership of the Council of University Affairs, replacing the Vice Minister of Education for Universities, Research, and Innovation,

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

after perusal of the Law of Universities issued by Royal Decree D/27 dated 2 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [30 October 2019],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 657 dated 10 Sha’ban 1445 [20 February 2024],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1014 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [3 September 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 25-15/47/I dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [4 October 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5829 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [18 November 2025],

hereby decides

Article 6(2) of the Law of Universities issued by Royal Decree D/27 dated 2 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [30 October 2019] is hereby amended by replacing the phrase “Vice Minister of Education for Universities, Research, and Innovation” with the phrase “Vice Minister of Education”.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 13 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 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 45264 dated 22 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [23 December 2024], which includes the Minister of Commerce Telegram 20257 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [19 December 2024], regarding the review of the provisions of article 5 of the Franchise Law issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019],

after perusal of the Franchise Law issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019],

after perusal of clause Third of Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1174 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [9 October 2024], Memo 3014 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025], Memo 4098 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [17 June 2025], Memo 850 dated 26 Safar 1447 [20 September 2025], and Memo 1854 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [11 November 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 9-4/47/R dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [25 September 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 6296 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [30 November 2025],

hereby decides

First

The non-application of the requirement provided in article 5(1) of the Franchise Law—issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Safar 1441 [8 October 2019]—is hereby approved in regard to certain categories of franchisors and franchisees, in accordance with the following:

Criteria	Criteria Details
1․ The franchise business must be in a promising sector in the Kingdom and the goal is to increase the number of practitioners in it.	If the franchise is within a targeted sector in Vision 2030 or its programs, and the goal is to expand the number of practitioners in it.
2․ The franchisor must provide a clear and detailed franchise business model.	It contains detailed instructions and market analysis, and is a practical guide with a feasibility study that guarantees success.
3․ That the franchise business activity is innovative, or a product or a service that contributes to the development of the national economy or meets the needs of the local market.	Innovation, economic impact, or response to market need is considered when evaluating demand.
4․ That the franchisor does not require the franchisee to pay for the franchise before practicing the franchise business, and the fee must be after the franchisee achieves revenues from practicing the franchise business as determined by the franchise agreement.	To reduce operational risk to the franchisee and link the consideration to the realisation of actual revenue.

Second

The application of the criteria—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be through a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Commerce, and the membership of the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Economy and Planning.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 13 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5142 issued on 30 January 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 43626 dated 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [19 November 2025], regarding the draft Statute of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science,

after perusal of the mentioned draft statute,

after perusal of the Law of Diplomatic and Special Passports issued by Royal Decree D/17 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1392 [4 June 1972],

after perusal of the Organizational Arrangements of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science issued by Council of Ministers Decision 467 dated 17 Sha’ban 1442 [30 March 2021],

after perusal of the Rules for Approving the Provisions Governing the Affairs of Employees in Public Agencies and Their Compensation issued by Council of Ministers Decision 721 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [17 May 2023],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2395 dated 3 Rajab 1445 [15 January 2024], Memo 248 dated 13 Muharram 1446 [19 July 2024], Memo 1037 dated 26 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [29 September 2024], Memo 1735 dated 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [18 November 2024], Memo 2173 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [18 January 2025], Memo 3318 dated 10 Shawwal 1446 [8 April 2025], and Memo 1685 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [27 October 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 1-13/46/R dated 17 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [15 May 2025],

after perusal of Secretariat of the Council of Political and Security Affairs Telegram 5812 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [9 October 2025],

after considering Shura Council Decision 117/10 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [17 November 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 6884 dated 26 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [17 December 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Statute of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The statute—referred to in clause First of this decision—hereby replaces the Organizational Arrangements of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science issued by Council of Ministers Decision 467 dated 17 Sha’ban 1442 [30 March 2021].

Third

The current formation of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science—stipulated in clause Fourth of the organizational arrangements referred to in clause Second of this decision—continues until the end of its term, or until the committee is reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of article 4 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision, whichever is earlier.

Fourth

The exercise by the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science of its powers—provided in the statute referred to in clause First of this decision—does not prejudice the provisions of the Rules for Approving the Provisions Governing the Affairs of Employees in Public Agencies and Their Compensation issued by Council of Ministers Decision 721 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 [16 May 2023].

Fifth

The Minister of Culture, Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, shall coordinate with the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding the opening of the missions—and the designation of their heads—referred to in article 2(2) of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.

Sixth

The provision of article 8 of the Law of Diplomatic and Special Passports—issued by Royal Decree D/17 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1392 [4 June 1972]—includes workers in missions in international organizations concerned with the fields of education, culture, and science.

Seventh

The National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science shall coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the relevant entities in the Kingdom in relation to its role in enhancing communication between the Kingdom and international organizations in accordance with the provisions of article 3 of the statute referred to in clause First of this decision.

Eighth

The Ministry of Culture, through its various organizational units, shall provide services to the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science and shall set the provisions and policies relating to such services, including the following areas:

(a) Human resources.

(b) Finance.

(c) Procurement.

(d) Information technology.

Ninth

The National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science shall, in agreement with the Ministry of Culture, agree on the mechanism for paying the contributions of the Kingdom to international organizations concerned with the fields of education, culture, and science.

A draft royal decree has been prepared for the provisions of clause Sixth of this decision, in the form attached to this decision.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 17 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 6 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 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 19364 dated 16 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [12 October 2022], which includes the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 43500 dated 9 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [5 October 2022], regarding the draft Regulation of Joint Government Committees,

after perusal of the mentioned draft regulation,

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of the Regulation of Joint Government Committees and the Governance of their Work issued by the Civil Service Council (abolished) Decision 1/1270 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1428 [1 December 2007], approved by Royal Order 3759/MB dated 12 Jumada Al-Thani 1432 [15 May 2011],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 224 dated 16 Rajab 1444 [7 February 2023], Minutes 140 dated 2 Sha’ban 1445 [12 February 2024], Minutes 164 dated 18 Ramadan 1446 [18 March 2025], Memo 2555 dated 22 Sha’ban 1444 [14 March 2023], Memo 3551 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [4 June 2023], Memo 3688 dated 22 Shawwal 1445 [1 May 2024], Memo 1856 dated 29 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [1 December 2024], Memo 3816 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [19 May 2025], Memo 760 dated 20 Safar 1447 [14 August 2025], and Memo 1804 dated 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [6 November 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 6-13/45/R dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [23 May 2024],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 4611 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [9 October 2024],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5819 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [18 November 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Regulation of Joint Government Committees is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The provisions of the regulation—referred to in clause First of this decision—apply to the committees formed by the Civil Service Council (abolished) that are still continuing to perform their duties.

Third

All government entities shall rectify the status of the committees in them in accordance with the provisions of the regulation—referred to in clause First of this decision—within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of this decision.

Fourth

The provisions of the regulation—referred to in clause First of this decision—apply to the committees formed within the framework of the bodies of the Council of Ministers, to the extent that it is consistent with the nature of their work, tasks, and mandates, and as determined by the head of each of the bodies of the council, provided that the financial aspects are agreed upon with both the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5138 issued on 9 January 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 1128 dated 4 Muharram 1447 [29 June 2025], which includes the Minister of Tourism, Chairman of the Tourism Development Council Telegram 41496 dated 28 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [24 June 2025], regarding his request to approve the abolition of the system of the Tourism Development Council and Tourism Development Councils in the Regions,

after perusal of the Statute of the Tourism Development Council issued by Council of Ministers Decision 73 dated 27 Muharram 1442 [15 September 2020],

after perusal of the Statute of the Tourism Development Councils in the Regions issued by Council of Ministers Decision 520 dated 11 Ramadan 1443 [12 April 2022],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 493 dated 3 Safar 1447 [28 July 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 10-4/47/R dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [25 September 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5632 dated 24 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [15 November 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Tourism Development Council established under article 2 of its statute issued by Council of Ministers Decision 73 dated 27 Muharram 1442 [15 September 2020] is hereby abolished, and its statute issued by the same decision is hereby abolished.

Second

The Tourism Development Councils in the Regions established under article 2 of their statute issued by Council of Ministers Decision 520 dated 11 Ramadan 1443 [12 April 2022] are hereby abolished, and their statute issued by the same decision is hereby abolished.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5138 issued on 9 January 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 30834 dated 17 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [9 October 2025], which includes the Minister of Education, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University Higher Education Fund Telegram 2270 dated 12 Shawwal 1446 [10 April 2025], regarding the amendment of paragraph 6 of articles 4 and 9 of the Statute of the Higher Education Fund to include the proceeds of awqaf,

after perusal of the Statute of the Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 4176 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [26 July 2025] and Memo 1819 dated 18 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [9 November 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 103/47/M dated 22 Muharram 1447 [17 July 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 5850 dated 28 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [19 November 2025],

hereby decides

The Statute of the Higher Education Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 216 dated 8 Ramadan 1421 [4 December 2000] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Article 4(6) of the statute is hereby amended to read as follows:

Accepting gifts, donations, bequests, and awqaf income, in accordance with the rules governing this.

2․ Article 9(6) of the statute is hereby amended to read as follows:

Gifts, donations, bequests, and awqaf income that the board of directors decides to accept.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5138 issued on 9 January 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 4314 dated 15 Muharram 1447 [10 July 2025], which includes the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Telegram 11002974 dated 11 Muharram 1447 [6 July 2025], regarding the relocation of the headquarters of the Standing Committee for the Prevention and Control of the Red Palm Weevil from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture to the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases,

after perusal of the Statute of the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases issued by Council of Ministers Decision 152 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1442 [20 October 2020],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 626 dated 12 Safar 1447 [6 August 2025] and Memorandum 1398 dated 15 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [7 October 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 59-10/47/I dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [28 August 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4777 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [27 October 2025],

hereby decides

First

The standing committee—formed under clause First(1) of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019]—is hereby at the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases and under the chairmanship of the chief executive officer of the center. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture is hereby added to the membership of the committee, provided that this does not entail any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state or a request to increase the approved ceilings.

Second

The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases is hereby added to the membership of the committee formed under clause First(3) of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019].

Third

The phrase “The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases shall bear” hereby replaces the phrase “The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture shall bear”, and the phrase “The board of directors of the center shall set” hereby replaces the phrase “The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture shall set” in clause Second of Council of Ministers Decision 551 dated 23 Ramadan 1440 [28 May 2019].

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5138 issued on 9 January 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 5677 dated 20 Muharram 1447 [15 July 2025], which includes the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the National Program for the Development of the Information Technology Sector Telegram 314 dated 15 Muharram 1447 [10 July 2025], regarding the recommendations of the Supervisory Committee of the National Program for the Development of the Information Technology Sector regarding the evaluation of the program and its future direction,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 475 dated 15 Rajab 1441 [10 March 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 899 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [26 August 2025] and Memo 2324 dated 24 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [15 December 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 13-15/47/I dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [4 October 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 7440 dated 10 Rajab 1447 [30 December 2025],

hereby decides

First

The term of the National Technology Development Program is hereby renewed until the end of 2030, subject to renewal by a decision of the Council of Ministers. The program must be subject to evaluation by the entities represented in the supervisory committee of the program one year before the end of its term. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology shall submit the results of the evaluation to the Council of Ministers to consider the appropriateness of renewing the term of the program or converting it to any other organizational form.

Second

The funding of the programme—referred to in Clause First of this decision—must be through the budget of the National Digital Economy Strategy project in accordance with its governance and ceilings, including the mechanism of urgent funding requests, and without imposing any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5140 issued on 16 January 2026.