Category: Council of Ministers Decision

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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 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 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 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 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.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 6193 dated 20 Muharram 1448 [5 July 2026], which includes the Secretariat of the Strategic Committee at the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Letter 27403 dated 5 Muharram 1448 [20 June 2026], regarding the Strategic Committee Decision D-11-18/26,

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 Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 117/48/M dated 6 Muharram 1448 [21 June 2026],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 106 dated 10 Muharram 1448 [25 June 2026],

after considering Shura Council Decision 467/40 dated 15 Muharram 1448 [30 June 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 811 dated 21 Muharram 1448 [6 July 2026],

hereby decides

First

As an exception to articles 20 and 22 and other relevant legal provisions contained in the State Revenue Law—issued by Royal Decree D/68 dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1431 [26 October 2010]—and its executive regulation, it is permitted to pay the fines due to the state imposed on establishments in the private and non-profit sectors in installments, in accordance with rules approved by the Minister of Finance within 14 days from the date of the approval of this clause, and in accordance with the following procedures:

1․ The establishment shall submit an application for the payment in installments of the fine imposed on it to the relevant entity that imposed it. The establishment may submit its request—in accordance with the provisions of this clause—even if it has submitted a previous request that was not approved before the entry into force of this clause.

2․ The relevant entity shall examine the installment application—referred to in paragraph 1 of this clause—in accordance with the rules approved by the Minister of Finance based on the issuance of this clause, and shall refer its findings in this regard to the Ministry of Finance within ten days from the date of receipt of the application.

3․ The Ministry of Finance shall consider matters referred to it by the relevant entity in accordance with paragraph 2 of this clause, and shall decide on it within 14 days from the date of its receipt.

Second

Clause First of this decision comes into force on the day following the lapse of 14 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette, and ceases to be applicable by 1 January 2027 or upon the entry into force of the draft State Revenue Law and its executive regulation, whichever is earlier.

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

Third

The Saudi Data and AI Authority and the National Center for Government Resources Systems—in coordination with the Ministry of Finance—shall take the necessary measures to automate requests for the payment in installments of debts owed to the state through national platforms, in accordance with the State Revenue Law, its executive regulation, and the provisions contained in clauses First and Second of this decision, within 45 days from the date of this decision.

The Prime Minister

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

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

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 343/28 dated 17 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [4 May 2026] and Decision 479/41 dated 16 Muharram 1448 [1 July 2026],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 103 dated 22 Muharram 1448 [7 July 2026],

have decreed as follows

First

The General Education Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The Council of General Education Affairs shall exercise its mandates stipulated in the law referred to in clause First of this decree from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Third

The Law of Adult Education and Literacy issued by Royal Decree D/22 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1392 [20 July 1972] is hereby repealed, provided that the legal provisions stipulated in this law continue to apply until the Council of General Education Affairs approves the necessary legal provisions in this regard, in accordance with its mandates stipulated in the law referred to in clause First of this decree, within a period not exceeding one year from the date of entry into force of the law.

Fourth

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

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

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