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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Commerce: Decision 28 Amending the Executive Regulation of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and based on article 22 of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 27 Rajab 1442 [11 March 2021],

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 571 dated 5 Sha’ban 1446 [4 February 2025], which includes the transfer of the mandate to issue licences for the profession of accounting and auditing to the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants instead of the Ministry of Commerce,

and after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 00658 dated 14 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442 [24 June 2021],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Article 6(4) and (5) of the Executive Regulation of the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 00658 dated 14 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442 [24 June 2021] are hereby amended as follows:

4․ The organization shall review the application that meets all the data and attachments, and the applicant shall pay the fee for the licence, which is determined by the board.

5․ The organization shall decide on the application within a period not exceeding 15 working days.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi

Issued on: 3 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 28 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center: Decision 12523 Approving the Controls on the Procedures for Licenses and Permits for the Implementation of Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh Region

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The Chief Executive Officer of Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 902 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444 [20 June 2023], which includes the approval of the organizational arrangements for the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center,

after perusal of the board of directors of the center Decision 34 dated 15 July 2025, which includes the adoption of the controls and procedures for licensing and permitting infrastructure works and projects in the Riyadh Region in the form attached, and the authorization of the chief executive officer of the center to issue the necessary executive decisions for their implementation,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Controls for Licensing and Permitting Procedures for Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh Region – Version 1.0 are hereby published in the official gazette and the website of the center in the form attached to this decision, to implement and act upon them.

Second

The controls—referred to in clause First—come into force after the lapse of 180 days from the date of their publication in the official gazette and the website of the center.

Third

All entities covered by the provisions of the controls—referred to in clause First—shall rectify their status in accordance with the provisions contained in them before the date of their entry into force.

The Chief Executive Officer of Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Fahad bin Suleiman Al-Badah

Issued on: 2 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 27 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5100 issued on 8 August 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 3/4700011891 Approving the Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and based on Royal Order 59109 dated 3 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [26 May 2020], approving the draft health controls for collective housing for individuals, which stipulates in paragraph 2 that “The Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals must be issued by a decision by the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs after coordination with the Minister of Health, the Minister of Commerce, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources”,

and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1/4500763245 dated 11 Ramadan 1445 [26 March 2024], regarding the adoption of the updated version of the Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals,

hereby decides

First

The Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals are hereby approved.

Second

Housing with a valid operating licence as collective housing for individuals is hereby granted a grace period until the expiry of its license, which must be at least one year from the date of entry into force of this decision, to rectify the status of the operational requirements, and such housing must comply with the Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals.

Third

Buildings and residential complexes for which building licences have already been issued as collective housing for individuals or private or closed residential complexes are hereby exempt from the spatial governance requirements, and such housing must comply with the Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions That Must Be Met in Collective Housing for Individuals.

Fourth

These conditions must be published in the official gazette, and come into force from the date of publication.

Fifth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it, and it must be published on the website of the ministry.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Chairman of the Committee Studying the Conditions of Housing Foreign Workers
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 2 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 27 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5100 issued on 8 August 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 1447-88-1 Approving the Continued Extension of the Amendment to the Category of Customs Duties on Reinforcing Steel

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The Minister of Finance,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of article 11 of the Common Customs Law of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf issued by Royal Decree D/41 dated 3 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1423 [6 January 2003], which stipulates that customs duties are imposed, amended, and repealed by the legal instrument in force in each of the member states, taking into account the decisions issued by the council states in this regard and the provisions of the international agreements in force,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/98 dated 18 Shawwal 1443 [23 May 2022], which stipulates in clause First the approval of the authorization of the Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, to issue decisions approving the implementation of the decisions amending the customs tariff category issued within the framework of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and to determine the date of their entry into force, after completing the legal procedures for these decisions within the framework of the council, and to inform the Council of Ministers of this,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/39 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [1 December 2020], which stipulates in clause First that it is permitted by a decision by the Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, to amend the category of customs duties for the purpose of protecting and encouraging national industries and local agricultural products, in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 559 dated 28 Sha’ban 1441 [28 March 2020], which stipulates that the customs tariff for the goods shown in the lists attached to the mentioned Council of Ministers decision must be in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization, Ministerial Decisions 59334 dated 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [10 June 2022] and 1-88-1446 dated 5 Muharram 1446 [12 July 2024], which stipulate the amendment of the category of fees for a number of goods, for the purpose of protecting and encouraging national industries and agricultural products, in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization,

and after perusal of Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee decision in its Meeting 123 held on 5 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446, corresponding to 1 June 2025,

hereby decides

First

The continued extension of the amendment to the category of customs duties on Reinforcing Steel 7214 and Iron Coils 7213 from 5% to 10% is hereby approved for a period of one year from the date of adoption of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee Minutes 123 dated 1 June 2025, and any subsequent decision issued by the committee regarding the extension of the implementation of its mentioned decision.

Second

The provisions of clause First of this decision do not prejudice any decisions relating to the amendment of the category of customs duties to protect and encourage national industries and agricultural products.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority

Issued on: 17 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 12 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15011232 Approving the Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for Groundwater Sources (Wells) and Classifying Their Violations, adopted by Ministerial Decision 5216262 dated 24 Rajab 1445 [1 August 2024], and with reference to the proposal of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Water in letter 25281907 dated 1 Muharram 1447 [15 July 2025], accompanied by the Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf (non-renewable groundwater) for specialized agricultural and animal projects, and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf (non-renewable groundwater) for specialized agricultural and animal projects are hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

The Office of the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Water shall update the Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf (non-renewable groundwater) for specialized agricultural and animal projects, and exempt what it deems appropriate, in accordance with the Water Law and its executive regulation, and submit it for approval.

Third

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it and act by virtue of it, and it hereby repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 14 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 9 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15007853 Approving the Extension of the Deadline for Obtaining Licenses to Use Groundwater Resources

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], which stipulates: With the exception of seawater, it is not permitted for any person to use, develop, or prepare for any water source except after obtaining the necessary license, in accordance with the fee for the license specified by the ministerial committee and the conditions specified by the ministry, based on article 2(2) of the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for Groundwater Sources (Wells) and Classifying Their Violations adopted by Ministerial Decision 15021308 dated 24 Muharram 1446 [1 August 2024], which stipulates: Whoever has a well/wells in his property for various purposes shall apply through the “Naama” portal on the website of the ministry, within one year from the date of adoption and publication of these controls in the official gazette, to obtain the license, and considering that the deadline ends on 5 Safar 1447 [15 August 2025], and based on letter 25272031 presented by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Water dated 5 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [15 August 2025], on the justifications for requiring more time to implement these conditions, and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The extension of the deadline for obtaining licenses for groundwater resources (wells) for various purposes is hereby approved for a period of one year from the date of the end of the mentioned deadline.

Second

This extension does not apply to the following:

(a) Licenses for local agricultural companies and major farmers permitted to cultivate wheat, which remain governed by the provisions of Ministerial Decision 15082976 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [9 October 2024].

(b) Licenses related to the activities carried out by the Saudi Water Authority and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, which are (potable and non-potable water tankers and bottled water factories), to which the conditions and controls governing this apply, in accordance with the requirements of the authority issuing the license to practice the activity.

Third

This decision comes into force on its date, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act by virtue of it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 11 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 6 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 1/4600825389 Adopting the Regulation of Heads of Crafts and Vocations and Their Deputies

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

and based on the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977], and the provisions of article 5(14) of the law which stipulates “supervising the elections and nomination of heads of crafts and vocations, monitoring their work, and resolving disputes that occur between them”,

hereby decides

First

The Regulation of Elections of Heads of Crafts and Vocations and Their Deputies is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

This regulation repeals all relevant provisions and decisions in conflict with it.

Third

This regulation must be published in the official gazette and the website of the ministry, and comes into force after the lapse of 90 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 26 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5096 issued on 11 July 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority: Decision 000829-25-001 Approving the Amendment to the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area

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The Chief Executive Officer of the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, after perusal of the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision D-1-T 9/45 dated 27 Rajab 1445 [8 February 2024],

based on article 9 of the controls, which stipulates that “the authority shall review these controls periodically and update them—when needed—with the approval of the chief executive officer and the notification of the board of directors of the authority”,

and given the need of the authority to regulate the visiting of the Dahna Area,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The amendment of the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area adopted by the board of directors of the authority Decision D-1-T 9/45 dated 27 Rajab 1445 [8 February 2024] as amended by Administrative Decision 000034-25-001 dated 1 January 2025 is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This decision comes into force on its date, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act by virtue of it.

May Allah provide success.

Chief Executive Officer of the
King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority
Maher bin Abdullah Al-Gothmi

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5095 issued on 4 July 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 1603-99-1446 Implementing the Twenty-Third Phase of Linking Electronic Invoicing Systems

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The Governor of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision 2-6-20 dated 4 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [18 November 2020] and based on article 6(a) of the mentioned regulation,

and after perusal of Administrative Decision 19821 dated 15 Shawwal 1442 [27 May 2021] and its amendments, including the approval of the controls, requirements, technical specifications, and procedural rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation,

hereby decides

First

Taking into account the provisions of the commitment decisions to link the electronic invoicing systems previously issued by the authority, all persons subject to the electronic invoicing regulation whose annual revenues subject to value added tax for the year 2022, 2023, or 2024 exceed 750,000 (seven hundred and fifty thousand) Riyals shall commit to linking their electronic invoicing systems, sending electronic invoices and electronic notices, and sharing their data with the authority—the twenty-third phase of linking electronic invoicing systems with the systems of the authority—as of 1 January 2026, and until the latest of 31 March 2026.

Second

The authority shall notify persons who meet the criteria stipulated in this decision using the means of communication approved by the authority within the specified time period.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those required to implement it, and comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Governor
Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi

Issued on: 27 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 23 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5094 issued on 27 June 2025.

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Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision T/15/25/1 Adopting the Technical Manual for External Lighting Requirements

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The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of clauses Third and Fourth of Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [26 August 2020],

after perusal of article 7(4) and (20) of the System of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate issued by virtue of clause First of the mentioned Royal Order,

after perusal of article 5(3) of the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977],

after perusal of articles 2 and 3 of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Council of Ministers Decision 92 dated 5 Safar 1442 [23 September 2020],

in implementation of the strategic objectives of the commission in developing its geographical scope and upgrading the works and services provided in it,

and desiring to reduce visual distortion, preserve visual identity, and protect the night environment,

hereby decides

First

The Technical Manual for External Lighting Requirements is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The fine for violations resulting from non-compliance with the technical manual referred to in clause First of this decision must be as follows:

Violation Unit Person responsible for the violation Extent of impact Warning Corrective grace period after warning Fine in Riyal Procedure in case of repetition Notes
Violation of the provisions of the Technical Manual for External Lighting For one building Owner Non-grievous Applicable 14 days 3,000 Double the fine With correction/removal of the violation at the expense of the violator*

*Subject to article 3.2 of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4300204526 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [18 October 2021].

Third

This decision must be applied in phases announced on the website of the authority, and a time limit must be specified for each phase prior to its application, provided that it is not less than 30 days.

Fourth

The provisions of this decision do not prejudice the validity of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4300204526 dated 13 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [19 October 2021], and the Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Ministerial Decision 4400905854 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [8 June 2023], to the degree that they do not contradict with the provisions of this decision.

Fifth

This decision must be published with the technical manual in the official gazette and the website of the authority, and comes into force on the date of entry into force of the first phase.

Sixth

The authority shall take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the implementation of the provisions of this decision.

Seventh

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 22 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.