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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Finance: Decision 233/Insurance Approving the Voluntary Saving Associations Program for Those Covered by the Insurance Laws Administered by the General Organization for Social Insurance

Arabic

The Minister of Finance,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

after perusal of the Social Insurance Law issued by Royal Decree D/273 dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [2 July 2024],

the executive regulation of the law issued by Minister of Finance Decision 230/Insurance dated 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [ 2 July 2024],

and Board of Directors of the General Organization for Social Insurance Decision 1508 dated 4 Muharram 1447, corresponding to 29 June 2025, regarding the approval of the program of voluntary savings associations for those covered by the insurance systems managed by the General Organization for Social Insurance,

hereby decides

First

The program of voluntary savings associations for those covered by the insurance systems managed by the General Organization for Social Insurance is hereby approved.

Second

The Governor of the General Organization for Social Insurance shall set the conditions, provisions, and procedures necessary for subscription in any of the associations mentioned in clause First of this decision, taking into account that those conditions and provisions include the following:

1․ Determining the mechanism and deadline for applying to subscribe in any of these associations.

2․ Determining the deadline for paying the monthly subscription amount in any of these associations.

3․ Determining the percentage of subscription in any of these associations, not exceeding 25% (twenty-five percent) per month of the monthly income of the subscriber.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette.

Fourth

The Governor of the General Organization for Social Insurance shall work to implement this decision.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Organization for Social Insurance

Issued on: 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 24 August 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5106 issued on 9 September 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Interior: Decision 762 Adding and Amending Some Articles of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law

Arabic

The Minister of Interior, based on the powers entrusted to him,

after perusal of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 28 Rabi Al-Thani 1428 [15 May 2007] and its executive regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 21913 dated 17 Shawwal 1436 [2 August 2015],

and based on the directive communicated by President of the Royal Court Telegram 6567 dated 23 Muharram 1447 [18 July 2025], which requires the Ministry of Interior to take the necessary measures to review the executive regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law to add the chemical substance (PETN) to the names of explosive materials and their derivatives, firecrackers, and the items specified in the regulation.

hereby decides

First

A new paragraph numbered 7 is hereby added to article 2 of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law with the following text: “The chemical substance (PETN) used in the field of rock cutting for civil purposes.”

Second

A new paragraph numbered 29 is hereby added to article 28 of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law, Safety Requirements when Storing Explosives, with the following text: “The chemical substance (PETN) must be stored in a warehouse separate from the rest of the explosive materials.”

Third

Article 31(2) of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law is hereby amended to read as follows: “Highly sensitive explosive materials such as capsules, detonators, and the chemical substance (PETN), and the like, must not be transported in one container with other explosive materials, unless they are separated in accordance with the technical specifications of the carrier.”

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

Issued on: 23 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 17 August 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 1/4700007402 Amending the Executive Regulation of the Contractors Classification Law

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

in the implementation of Royal Order D/9 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [26 August 2021] approving the Contractors Classification Law, and after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Contractors Classification Law issued by Ministerial Decision 4500465523 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [10 December 2023],

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Contractors Classification Law is hereby amended in the form attached.

Second

This regulation hereby replaces the Executive Regulation of the Contractors Classification Law issued by Ministerial Decision 4500465523 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [10 December 2023].

Third

The regulation must be published in the official gazette and comes into force 90 days after the date of its publication.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those concerned for implementation.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 19 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 13 August 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 1/4700121073 Adopting the Executive Regulation of the Idle Land Fees

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and in implementation of the provisions of the Law of Idle Land Fees and Vacant Real Estate issued by Royal Decree D/4 dated 12 Safar 1437 [24 November 2015] and amended by Royal Decree D/244 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [5 May 2025], and the provisions of article 13 of the law,

and after perusal of the approval of the ministerial committee formed under article 13 of the mentioned law by virtue of its Minutes 16 dated 18 Safar 1447 [12 August 2025] on the Executive Regulation of the Idle Land Fees,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Idle Land Fees is hereby adopted in the form attached to this decision.

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 Municipalities and Housing
Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 19 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 13 August 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5102 issued on 22 August 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

National Center for Non-Profit Sector: Decision D/2/14/25 Approving the Rules for Activating Social Impact Investments

Arabic

The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on the system of the center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 816 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

and after perusal of the Regulation of the Authorities Matrix approved by board of directors Decision D/13/2/2022 dated 17 Ramadan 1443 [18 April 2022] and its amendments,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Rules for Activating Social Impact Investments are hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The rules must be published in the official gazette, and come into force after 90 days from the date of their publication.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector
Engineer Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi

Issued on: 9 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 3 August 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5102 issued on 22 August 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

National Center for Non-Profit Sector: Decision D/1/14/25 Approving the Rules of the Real Beneficiary of Civil Associations and Organizations

Arabic

The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on the Anti-Money Laundering Law issued by Royal Decree D/20 dated 5 Safar 1439 [21 November 2017],

based on the system of the center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 816 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

and after perusal of the Regulation of the Authorities Matrix approved by board of directors Decision D/13/2/2022 dated 17 Ramadan 1443 [18 April 2022] and its amendments,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Rules of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner of Civil Associations and Institutions are hereby approved.

Second

The rules must be published in the official gazette, and come into force after 30 days from the date of their publication.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector
Ahmad bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi

Issued on: 9 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 3 August 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5102 issued on 22 August 2025.

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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

Arabic

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

Arabic

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

Arabic

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.