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Council of Ministers: Decision 246 Approving the accession represented by the Ministry of Energy to the Global Methane Pledge

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 9321 dated 13 Safar 1443 [20 September 2021], and File 12619 dated 27 Safar 1443 [4 October 2021], which includes the Ministry of Energy Telegram 01-941-1443 dated 7 Safar 1443 [14 September 2021], regarding the request of the ministry to join the Global Methane Pledge Initiative,

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 739 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [7 November 2021],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 89/43/M dated 14 Safar 1443 [21 September 2021],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 3376 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [25 November 2021],

hereby decides

The accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—represented by the Ministry of Energy—to the Global Methane Pledge Initiative is hereby approved.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1443
Corresponding to: 1 December 2021

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4912 issued on 10 December 2021.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 243 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding on political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 19943 dated 28 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [3 November 2021], which includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs Telegram 265477-42-001 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [8 August 2021],

regarding the draft Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations Between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

after perusal of the mentioned draft memorandum,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 320 dated 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1441 [7 January 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 343 dated 9 Safar 1443 [16 September 2021],

after considering Shura Council Decision 26/6 dated 21 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [27 October 2021],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 3147 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [18 November 2021],

hereby decides

The Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations Between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed on 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442, corresponding to 5 July 2021, is hereby approved in the form attached.

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

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1443
Corresponding to: 1 December 2021

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4912 issued on 10 December 2021.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 242 Approving the Headquarters Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regarding the regulation of the Association’s office.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 19023 dated 25 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [31 October 2021], which includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs Telegram 258226-42-001 dated 19 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [29 July 2021], regarding the draft Headquarters Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regarding the Organisation of the Office of the Association,

after perusal of the mentioned draft agreement,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 118 dated 19 Safar 1442 [6 October 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 233 dated 24 Muharram 1443 [1 September 2021],

after considering Shura Council Decision 17/4 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [25 October 2021],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 3004 dated 10 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [15 November 2021],

hereby decides

Headquarters Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regarding the Organisation of the Office of the Association signed in the city of Riyadh on 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442, corresponding to 5 July 2021, is hereby approved in the form attached.

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

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1443
Corresponding to: 1 December 2021

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4912 issued on 10 December 2021.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 232 The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property will cover the additional financial costs related to civil retirement and social insurance

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 48293 dated 24 Sha’ban 1442 [6 April 2021], which includes the Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Organization for Social Insurance Letter 8802 dated 22 Sha’ban 1442 [4 April 2021], regarding the minutes of the committee formed based on Clause Fourth of Council of Ministers Decision 769 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [21 July 2020],

after perusal of the Civil Pension Law issued by Royal Decree D/41 dated 29 Rajab 1393 [27 August 1973] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Social Insurance Law issued by Royal Decree D/33 dated 3 Ramadan 1421 [29 November 2000] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Law on the Exchange of Benefits Between the Civil and Military Pension Laws and the Social Insurance Law issued by Royal Decree D/53 dated 23 Rajab 1424 [20 September 2003] and its amendments,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 769 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [21 July 2020],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2085 dated 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442 [30 June 2021] and Memo 513 dated 28 Safar 1443 [5 October 2021],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 28-48/42/I dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [15 July 2021],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2483 dated 25 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [31 October 2021],

hereby decides

First

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property shall pay the additional financial costs resulting from the Civil Pension Law due to the application of the procedures mentioned in Council of Ministers Decision 769 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [21 July 2020], which amount to 4,316,090 (four million three hundred and sixteen thousand and ninety) Riyal.

Second

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property shall pay the additional financial costs resulting from the Social Insurance Law due to the application of the procedures mentioned in Council of Ministers Decision 769 dated 30 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [21 July 2020], which amount to 26,379,997 (twenty-six million three hundred and seventy-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven) Riyal.

Third

The additional financial costs—referred to in clauses First and Second of this decision—must be paid within 12 months from the date of 31 December 2020, on the basis of which the actuarial valuation was prepared, in accordance with the established legal procedures.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 18 Rabi Al-Thani 1443
Corresponding to: 24 November 2021

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4911 issued on 3 December 2021.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 224 Approving a General Cooperation Agreement between the Kingdom and the Republic of Rwanda

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 15150 dated 8 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [14 October 2021], which includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs Telegram 224152-42-001 dated 5 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442 [15 June 2021], regarding the draft General Cooperation Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda,

after perusal of the mentioned draft agreement,

after perusal of Royal Order 66286 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [24 July 2019],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2256 dated 16 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [26 July 2021],

after considering Shura Council Decision 9/2 dated 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [12 October 2021],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2777 dated 25 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [9 November 2021],

hereby decides

The General Agreement on Cooperation Between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda signed in the city of Kigali on 27 Shawwal 1442, corresponding to 8 June 2021, is hereby approved in the form attached.

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

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 18 Rabi Al-Thani 1443
Corresponding to: 24 November 2021

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4911 issued on 3 December 2021.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 234 Amending the Regulation of the General Authority for Competition

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Issued on: 18 Rabi Al-Thani 1443
Corresponding to: 24 November 2021

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4911 issued on 3 December 2021.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 215 Allowing government entities to use revenue sharing and continue signed contracts until their expiration

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Council of Ministers: Decision 211 Amendment of Article (5) of the Regulations of the National Committee for Combating Drugs

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Council of Ministers: Decision 214 Extending the Period Mentioned in Clause Second(3) of Royal Decree D/165

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 18085 dated 21 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [27 October 2021], which includes the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Telegram 638696/300/1442 dated 28 Dhu Al-Hijja 1442 [7 August 2021], regarding the request of the minister to extend the period mentioned in clause Second(3) of Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 425 dated 21 Safar 1443 [28 September 2021],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes (142/43/M) dated 29 Safar 1443 [7 October 2021],

after considering Shura Council Decision 18/4 dated 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [25 October 2021],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2868 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [11 November 2021],

hereby decides

The period of nine months mentioned in clause Second(3) of Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020] is hereby extended for an additional nine months.

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

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1443
Corresponding to: 17 November 2021

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4910 issued on 26 November 2021.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 200 Amendment of a paragraph from the regulations to be observed when preparing and reviewing draft laws, regulations, and similar provisions

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