Category: Council of Ministers Decision

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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 43152 dated 11 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [24 December 2023], which includes His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs Telegram 169917 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [17 December 2023], regarding the documents of the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in its 44th session, and the documents of the meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in its 158th session.

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 251 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [1 December 2021],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 200 dated 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [2 June 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 2310/45/M dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [28 June 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 792 dated 19 Muharram 1446 [26 July 2024],

hereby decides

The decision of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf issued in its 158th session—preparatory to the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf—which was held in the city of Doha on 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445, corresponding to 3 December 2023, which included approval to extend the indicative period of the Unified Law on Organic Inputs and Products in the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, for an additional year, is hereby approved.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 16 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 22 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 83924 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [29 May 2024], which includes Minister of Health Telegram 28248 dated 23 Rabi Al-Awwal 1445 [8 October 2023] regarding continuing the payment of overtime allowance for the occupants of health positions not covered by the Health Positions Regulation,

after perusal of the Financial Rights and Benefits Regulation approved by Royal Order O/28 dated 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1432 [24 February 2011],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 311 dated 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [20 January 2021],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Human Resources in the Civil Service issued by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Decision 1550 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [15 February 2019],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3111 dated 26 Sha’ban 1445 [7 March 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 35-39/45/I dated 18 Ramadan 1445 [28 March 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 293 dated 8 Muharram 1446 [15 July 2024],

hereby decides

First

The overtime allowance for occupants of the positions of (medical statistics technician, home care assistant, administrative assistant, car driver, security guard, messenger, payroll item worker) hereby continues to be paid, provided that it is a fixed amount as follows:

1. Occupations of the positions on the public employees salary scale:

Rank	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Allowance amount	600	690	790	910	1,050	1,215	1,405	1,605	1,855	2,055	2,365

2. Occupations of the Servants Regulation and the Payroll Item Regulation positions:

Rank	31	32	33	A	B	C	D
Allowance amount	600	710	865	600	715	860	1,030

Second

The following conditions must be met to disburse the allowance mentioned in clause First of this decision:

1. That the profession is in a hospital, health center, or laboratory, and that the employee works continuously and is affiliated with the medical team.

2. That the worker performs his work on the basis of 176 hours per month, including weekends and attendance during shift hours.

3. That this allowance is an alternative to treating them in accordance with the rules for assigning work outside official working hours and weekends.

Third

The allowance mentioned in clause First of this decision is implemented for a period of two years from the date of 6 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [19 December 2023], or until the completion of the legal procedures for amending the Financial Rights and Benefits Regulation approved by Royal Order O/28 dated 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1432 [24 February 2011] and its implementation, whichever is earlier.

Fourth

The costs of the allowance mentioned in clause First of this decision must be covered in accordance with the limits set within the budget of the Ministry of Health, provided that the financial impact of disbursing the allowance does not exceed 52,421,400 Riyals in one fiscal year and does not exceed 4,527 employees.

Fifth

Government entities that provide health services shall operate in accordance with the mechanism referred to in clauses First and Second of this decision, in accordance with the limits set in their budgets.

Sixth

Health entities shall implement mechanisms to deal with employees in hospitals, health centers, and laboratories who are not covered by the Health Profession Regulation, regarding their work outside official working hours—when needed—in accordance with articles 12 and 13 of the Regulation for Human Resources in the Civil Service issued by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Decision 1550 dated 9 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [15 February 2019], including amending the official working hours for this category (start and end of working hours) or using the flexible work system to ensure the allocation of employees into shifts and ensuring their presence during them.

Seventh

The provisions of clauses First, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth of this decision do not impose any additional financial burdens on the general budget of the state.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 9 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 15 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5044 issued on 24 August 2024.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Royal Court File 78363 dated 29 Shawwal 1445 [8 May 2024], which includes the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Telegram 175401 dated 20 Ramadan 1442 [2 May 2021], regarding the request for approval of the proposed amendments to the Labor Law,

after perusal of the Labor Law, issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 23 Sha’ban 1426 [27 September 2005],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 2158 dated 19 Ramadan 1443 [21 April 2022], 1712 dated 3 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [27 December 2022], 2834 dated 18 Ramadan 1444 [9 April 2023], and 2289 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [7 January 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1323/45/M dated 13 Rajab 1445 [24 January 2024],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 81/9 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [6 November 2023], and 279/27 dated 27 Shawwal 1445 [6 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 229 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [12 July 2024],

hereby decides

First

Some articles of the Labor Law, issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 23 Sha’ban 1426 [27 September 2005], are hereby amended in the form attached.

Second

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

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

Third

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development shall carry out the following:

1. Reviewing the Executive Regulation of the Labor Law and making the necessary amendments to them in light of the amendment referred to in clause First of this decision, and they become effective from the effective date referred to in clause Second of this decision.

2. Preparing the Executive Regulation to Control and Organize Labor Inspection Work as stipulated in article 209 of the Labor Law, and becomes effective from the date referred to in clause Second of this decision.

Fourth

Emphasizing that the amendment of the Labor Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—does not result in any change or amendment to the competences stipulated under the legal provisions of any of the government entities.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 2 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 8 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5044 issued on 24 August 2024.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Royal Court File 78650 and dated 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [9 May 2024], regarding the draft Donation Collection Law,

after perusal of the aforementioned draft law,

after perusal of the regulations for collecting donations for charitable causes, issued by Council of Ministers Decision 547 dated 30 Rabi Al-Awwal 1396 [31 March 1976],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 412 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1425 [2 January 2005], 39 dated 28 Muharram 1430 [25 January 2009], 385 dated 3 Rajab 1434 [13 May 2013], 557 dated 7 Ramadan 1436 [24 June 2015], 444 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [18 January 2017], 897 dated 22 Jumada Al-Awwal 1440 [29 January 2019], 1384 dated 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [9 July 2020], 108 dated 22 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [18 October 2022], 526 dated 24 Sha’ban 1442 [7 April 2021], and 198 dated 4 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 [9 December 2021]; Memorandum 445 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [18 January 2017], 498 dated 1 Rajab 1441 [25 February 2020], 275 dated 19 Safar 1442 [7 October 2020], 1549 dated 9 Rajab 1443 [11 February 2022], 3896 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [10 July 2023], 1637 dated 9 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [22 November 2023], 2331 dated 27 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [9 January 2024], and 51 dated 3 Muharram 1446 [10 July 2024],

after perusal Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 10-36/42/I dated 10 Ramadan 1442 [22 April 2021],

after perusal of Political and Security Affairs Council Minutes MST/17-4/45 dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [18 October 2023],

after considering Shura Council Decisions 107/54 dated 14 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1435 [9 September 2014], 79/38 dated 3 Sha’ban 1437 [11 May 2016], 79/17 dated 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1439 [7 February 2018], 32/6 dated 30 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [28 November 2019], 4/22 dated 15 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [1 December 2020], and 27/277 dated 27 Shawwal 1445 [6 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 434 dated 11 Muharram 1446 [18 July 2024],

hereby decides

First

The Donation Collection Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decision—must apply to national government platforms for collecting donations, insofar as there is no specific text in the provisions regulating them.

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

Third

The National Center for the Development of the Non-Profit Sector shall—during the fifth year of implementing the system referred to in clause First of this decision—submit a report that includes the results of implementing the law and the proposals it deems appropriate in this regard.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 2 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 8 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5044 issued on 24 August 2024.

Arabic

The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of Royal Court File 49905 dated 21 Rajab 1444 [12 February 2023], including the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners and Missing Persons Fund Telegram 1444921 dated 16 Rajab 1444 [7 February 2023], regarding the request of the fund to amend article 5 of its system.

after perusal of the System of the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners, and Missing Persons Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 366 dated 14 Sha’ban 1436 [2 June 2015],

after perusal of the Council of Ministers Decision 195 dated 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [11 October 2022],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandums 2819 dated 18 Ramadan 1444 [9 April 2023], 81 dated 9 Muharram 1445 [27 July 2023], 1539 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [15 November 2023], 2526 dated 13 Rajab 1445 [24 January 2024], and 3471 dated 30 Ramadan 1445 [9 April 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Minutes 1036/45/M dated 23 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [6 December 2023],

after perusal of the Secretariat of the Political and Security Affairs Council Telegram 16613 dated 11 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [18 June 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 216 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [12 July 2024],

hereby decides

Article 5 of the System of the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners, and Missing Persons Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 366 dated 14 Sha’ban 1436 [2 June 2015] is hereby amended by adding the Minister of Defense and the Head of State Security to the membership of the board of trustees of the fund, so that the article reads as follows:

“The fund must have a board of trustees, whose chairman is appointed by a decision by the Council of Ministers. Its members must include: the Minister of Interior, the Minister of the National Guard; the Minister of Defense; the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance; the Minister of Finance; the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development; and the Head of State Security. The chairman shall appoint, by a decision, at least four other members who are known for their contributions to the charitable field.”

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 2 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 8 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5043 issued on 16 August 2024.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 40923 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [15 December 2023], which includes General Supervisor of the National Center for Archives and Records Letter 481 dated 23 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [6 December 2023], regarding the request to amend article 4 of the law of the center,

after perusal of article 24(2) 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 Law of the National Center for Archives and Records issued by Royal Decree D/55 dated 23 Shawwal 1409 [29 May 1989],

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 3491 dated 6 Shawwal 1445 [15 April 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 19-43/45/D dated 23 Shawwal 1445 [2 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12544 dated 3 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [10 June 2024],

hereby decides

The amendment to article 4 of the Law of the National Center for Archives and Records issued by Royal Decree D/55 dated 23 Shawwal 1409 [29 May 1989] is hereby approved by adding two paragraphs to the article in the following two texts:

“5. Approving the annual report of the center in preparation for its submission in accordance with the legal procedures.

6. Reviewing the periodic reports on the progress of the work of the center and taking the necessary decisions in their regard.”

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 24 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 31 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of the Royal Court File 45395 dated 11 Sha’ban 1442 [25 March 2021], which includes Chairman of the Control and Anti-Corruption Authority Letter 28298 dated 8 Sha’ban 1442 [22 March 2021], regarding the draft Guidance Manual for the Governance of Public Entities,

after perusal of the aforementioned draft guide,

after perusal of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 839 dated 8 Rajab 1438 [5 April 2017] and Minutes 20 dated 12 Muharram 1442 [31 August 2020], Memorandum 1670 dated 22 Ramadan 1442 [4 May 2021], Memorandum 1135 dated 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [18 October 2023], Memorandum 2949 dated 15 Sha’ban 1445 [25 February 2024], and Memorandum 4304 dated 20 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [27 June 2024],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 20-12/45/R dated 16 Shawwal 1445 [25 April 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 244 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [12 July 2024],

hereby decides

The Guidance Manual for the Governance of Public Entities is hereby approved in the form attached.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 24 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 31 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

Arabic Auto Translate

Issued on: 24 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 31 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5043 issued on 16 August 2024.

Arabic Auto Translate

Issued on: 17 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 24 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of the Royal Court File 79088 dated 3 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [11 May 2024], which includes Minister of Investment Telegram 392 dated 17 Muharram 1444 [15 August 2022], regarding the draft Investment Law,

after perusal of the aforementioned draft law,

after perusal of the Foreign Investment Law, issued by Royal Decree D/1 dated 5 Muharram 1421 [10 April 2000],

after perusal of the System of the Saudi Center for Economic Affairs issued by Council of Ministers Decision 456 dated 11 Sha’ban 1440 [17 April 2019],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 83 dated 30 Muharram 1443 [7 September 2021],

after perusal of the National Investment Strategy approved by Council of Ministers Decision 134 dated 28 Safar 1443 [6 October 2021],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Minutes 202 dated 26 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [19 January 2023] and Memorandums 3676 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [15 June 2023], 1622 dated 8 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [21 November 2023], 2113 dated 12 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [25 December 2023], and 3229 dated 7 Ramadan 1445 [17 March 2024],

after perusal of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 2-8/45/R dated 15 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [28 December 2023],

after considering Shura Council Decision 287/27 dated 27 Shawwal 1445 [6 May 2024],

and after perusal of the General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 12210 dated 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [1 June 2024],

hereby decides

First

The Investment Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The law—referred to in Clause First of this decision—does not prejudice any rights acquired by any investor prior to its entry into force, including any licenses or incentives granted to him, until the expiry of the terms of those rights.

Third

As an exception to the provisions of article 1 of the Law—referred to in Clause First of this decision—the competent entity stipulated in article 8 means the Permanent Ministerial Committee for the Examination of Foreign Investment formed in Clause First of Council of Ministers Decision 83 dated 30 Muharram 1443 [8 September 2021].

Fourth

The Ministry of Investment shall prepare the regulations stipulated in article 15 of the law—referred to in Clause First of this decision—after coordination with the relevant entities. The Ministry of Energy shall participate in preparing the provisions related to article 6 and article 17(3) and (4) of the law.

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

Fifth

The Ministry of Investment shall exercise its competences stipulated in paragraph 4 of article 7 of the Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—in a manner that does not conflict with article 4 of the System of the Saudi Center for Economic Business, issued by Council of Ministers Decision 456 dated 11 Sha’ban 1440 [17 April 2019]. The Ministry shall agree with the Center regarding the establishment or operation of spatial centers to serve the business sector in a manner consistent with the gracious directive communicated in Royal Court File 35629 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022].

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 10 Muharram 1446
Corresponding to: 17 July 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5043 issued on 16 August 2024.