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Real Estate General Authority: Decision 4700006874 Regarding the Notice Period Mentioned in the Aforementioned Decision on All Current Residential Lease Contracts

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on clause Eighth(2) of the Legal Provisions for Regulating the Relationship Between the Landlord and Tenant issued by Royal Decree D/73 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [24 September 2025],

and based on Decision 470000480 dated 2 Rajab 1447 [22 December 2025],

hereby decides

First

The notice period provided in the mentioned decision applies to all residential lease contracts in force upon the entry into force of the Legal Provisions for Regulating the Relationship Between the Landlord and Tenant.

Second

In the event that the notice period of 365 days before the expiry of the contract is not met, the contract must be renewed to the extent necessary to complete that period from the date of the notice of unwillingness to renew.

Third

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

May Allah provide success.

Chief Executive Officer
Abdullah bin Saud Al-Hammad

Issued on: 7 Ramadan 1447
Corresponding to: 24 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5148 issued on 6 March 2026.

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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 186 Violations of the Rules of Ultimate Beneficial Owner

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on article 262(r) and 267(1) of the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/132 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [30 June 2022],

based on article 12 of the Rules of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner issued by Ministerial Decision 99 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [26 November 2025],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Anyone who commits the violation of failing to disclose the data of the ultimate beneficial owner, or the violation of failing to submit the annual confirmation of such data for the first time, must be warned and given a period of 30 days starting from the day following the warning to correct it.

Second

In the event that the violation is not rectified within the period stipulated in paragraph First, a direct punishment must be imposed on each company that has not complied with the disclosure of the data of the ultimate beneficial owner or has not submitted the annual confirmation of the data of the ultimate beneficial owner within the period prescribed in accordance with the Rules of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner. The fine must be in accordance with the following:

Company Form Capital Fine
All company forms    Less than 500,000 Saudi Riyal             4,000 Riyal
From 500,000 Saudi Riyal to 2,500,000 Saudi Riyal 20,000 Riyal
More than 2,500,000 Saudi Riyal to 5,000,000 Saudi Riyal 40,000 Riyal
More than 5,000,000 Saudi Riyal 80,000 Riyal

Third

In the event that the violation of non-submission of the annual confirmation of the data of the ultimate beneficial owner is repeated during the period prescribed for the year following the previous violation decision that is considered final, the fine prescribed for the previous violation must be doubled, provided that the total fine does not exceed an amount of 500,000 Saudi Riyal.

Fourth

The mechanism for notifying the direct punishment decision must be in accordance with the mechanism stipulated in article 94 of the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law.

Fifth

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

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Ministry of Energy: Decision 470201/2950 Approving the Requirements Guide for Practicing Operations and Activities Subject to the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the Law of the Distribution of Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes

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The Minister of Energy,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials issued by Royal Decree D/139 dated 12 Rajab 1447 [1 January 2026],

and the Executive Regulation of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials issued by Ministerial Decision 2433 dated 12 Rajab 1447 [1 January 2026], which stipulates in article 8 that “the ministry may grant a license to practice the operation of establishing a refinery, jetty, or distribution station, when the general conditions mentioned in article 6 of the regulation are met, in addition to submitting a feasibility study that meets the requirements specified by the ministry”, and in article 23, which includes that the licensee shall comply with the requirements approved by the ministry for the packaging of petroleum materials, and in article 29 that the licensee shall comply with the requirements approved by the ministry in the event of importing packaged petroleum materials for the commercial sector, and obtain the prior approval of the ministry for import or export operations according to the requirements contained in the approved requirements manual and published on the website of the ministry,

the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes issued by Royal Decree D/126 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1438 [23 August 2017], as amended by Royal Decree D/112 dated 9 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [8 June 2022],

and the Regulation of the Activity of Retail Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders issued by Ministerial Decision 3497 dated 10 Shawwal 1444 [30 April 2023],

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Requirements Manual for Practising Operations and Activities Subject to the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

The manual referred to in clause First must be published on the website of the ministry, and comes into force on the date of issuance of this decision.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant orders, laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and procedures, and any further developments related to them.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Energy
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 23 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 11 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5147 issued on 5 March 2026.

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Ministry of Energy: Decision 2761/470201 Approving the Regulation for the Enforcement of Violations and Imposition of Penalties and the Schedule of Violations of the Provisions of the Energy Supply Law and Their Penalties

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The Minister of Energy,

Based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of article 17(5) of the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes issued by Royal Decree D/126 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1438 [23 August 2017] and its amendments,

article 10(2) of the Energy Supplies Law issued by Royal Decree D/80 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [28 December 2022],

article 20 of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law issued by Royal Decree D/139 dated 12 Rajab 1446 [12 January 2025],

Royal Order 32043 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [29 November 2022],

and with reference to Ministerial Decision 3663 dated 10 Ramadan 1446 [10 March 2025], and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Regulation for Policing Violations and Imposing Punishments attached to this decision is hereby approved.

Second

The Regulation of the Schedule of Violations of the Provisions of the Energy Supplies Law and Its Punishments is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Third

The regulations referred to in the above clauses must be published on the website of the ministry, and come into force from the date of issuance of this decision. They repeal any provisions in conflict with them.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant orders, laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and procedures, and any further developments related to them.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Energy
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 11 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 30 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5146 issued on 27 February 2026.

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Ministry of Energy: Decision 2738/470201 Approving the Regulation of the Activity of Gas Network for Residential and Commercial Purposes

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The Minister of Energy,

Based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

and after perusal of the Law on the Distribution of Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for Residential and Commercial Purposes issued by Royal Decree D/126 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1438 [23 August 2017], as amended by Royal Decree D/112 dated 9 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443 [8 June 2022], which stipulates in article 7 that this ministry shall specify in the regulations the guarantees for the achievement of the public interest, including what is stated in paragraph 1, which stipulates the “rules for regulating the aspects of activity”, and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Regulation of the Activity of Gas Network for Residential and Commercial Purposes is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

The regulation must be published on the website of the ministry, and comes into force from the date of issuance of this decision. It repeals any provisions in conflict with it.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act on it, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant orders, laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and procedures, and any further developments related to them.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Energy
Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 9 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 28 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5146 issued on 27 February 2026.

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Administrative Judicial Council: Decision 9/1447/Fifth Controls for Seeking Assistance From Enforcement Service Providers Before the Board of Grievances

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Article 1

The following terms and phrases—wherever they appear in these controls—have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:

1 Law:
The Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances.

2 Regulation:
The Executive Regulation of the Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances.

3 Controls:
The Controls for the Utilization of Enforcement Service Providers Before the Board of Grievances.

4 Court:
The Administrative Enforcement Court.

5 Circuit:
The competent enforcement ciruit.

6 Licensee:
A natural or legal person licensed by the competent entity to provide a service of the enforcement services.

7 Service:
The enforcement service provided by the licensee in accordance with the provisions of the enforcement law, the law, and the regulation.

8 The assigned entity:
The administrative entity requesting enforcement—or any other entity—assigned by the circuit to carry out the enforcement procedures it deems in accordance with the law.

Article 2

These controls apply to licensed enforcement service providers in accordance with the enforcement law.

Article 3

Taking into account the matters referred to the Entrustment and Liquidation Center, it is not permitted to refer any enforcement service to those who are not licensed to provide the service, with the exception of the following:

1․ If the enforcement parties agree to select a relevant service provider, the circuit may approve their selection, provided that it complies with the provisions of these controls.

2․ If it is not possible to have a licensed service provider, the circuit may refer to an unlicensed service provider, provided that it is granted a temporary license from the competent entity.

Article 4

1․ The entity assigned to any of the enforcement procedures in accordance with article 19 of the Law and articles 19(1) and 3 of the regulation shall only utilize the enforcement service of the licensed providers—or others in the event that the licensee is unable to be present, provided that the circuit approves the granting of a temporary license from the competent entity—the service provider shall abide by the provisions contained in these controls, and the assigned entity must be responsible for any breach of them, and this does not prejudice the accountability of the service provider in accordance with the relevant provisions.

2․ The assigned entity shall apply the provisions of articles 8 and 9 of the controls in regard to the service provider.

3․ The circuit may include in the assignment order a prohibition on the utilization of enforcement service providers except after referring to it.

Article 5

Taking into account the relevant legal provisions, the service provider shall, when carrying out his work, comply with the following:

1․ Establishing a headquarters for him in the Kingdom.

2․ Putting his name, license number, and date on all his printed materials and correspondence related to the work of the enforcement services.

3․ Issuing identification cards for his employees, to be presented when providing the service.

4․ Maintaining the confidentiality of information and data and not disclosing them, or publishing any writing or statement related to the work he carries out by any means, except as required by the nature of the provision of the service, and with the permission of the circuit or the assigned entity.

5․ Documenting his work procedures, and keeping a copy of them for a period of not less than five years from the date of the end of the procedure.

6․ Providing the circuit and the assigned entity with all the required periodic reports and documents related to the provision of the service.

7․ Carrying out the work assigned to him, and not refraining from it within the scope of his license except with an excuse accepted by the court.

8․ That he undertakes the provision of the service himself or through one of his employees.

9․ That he or his direct employees do not undertake to provide the service by providing work related to an enforcement request for him or one of his spouses, relatives, or in-laws to the fourth degree, or if any of them is a party to it.

10․ Not to engage in work that leads to a conflict with his interests or the interests of his employees, current or potential.

11․ That he or his employees do not participate in the auctions assigned to him.

12․ Not to amend or strike out on the forms or records received.

13․ Reporting any obstacles in the enforcement procedures.

Article 6

Whoever undertakes any of the service procedures is required to be fully competent, not convicted of a crime against honour or trust, unless he has been rehabilitated.

Article 7

The judicial sale agent shall—when necessary—receive the movable property to be sold from the time the circuit decides that is must be received, and undertakes to keep it until it is sold, and he may entrust it to a licensed judicial custodian.

Article 8

Before referring the service to a judicial guard or custodian, the circuit may request that he provide an unconditional bond, issued by a local bank, not exceeding five percent of the estimated value of the property subject to custody or preservation. The bond must be returned after the expiry of the work. Alternatively, a valid insurance policy covering the errors of the service provider may be provided.

Article 9

In the event that the license is suspended, cancelled, or expired, the service provider must liquidate his business within a period not exceeding 60 days from the date of suspension, cancellation, or expiry. The circuit may extend this period.

Article 10

Taking into account the relevant legal and regulatory texts, the circuit shall determine a fair fee for enforcement service providers, with the exception of:

1․ Applications referred to the Entrustment and Liquidation Center.

2․ The agreement of the concerned parties on a specific fee.

Issued on: 3 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 22 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5143 issued on 6 February 2026.

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Ministry of Justice: Decision 5121 Approving the Arrangements for Hearing the Lawsuit to Prove a Marriage Contract That Was Concluded Without the Permission of the Competent Entity Where Permission Is Required

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The Minister of Justice,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on Royal Order 59641 dated 17 Sha’ban 1446 [16 February 2025] Approving the Regulation of the Personal Status Law, and the Minister of Justice setting the Arrangements for Hearing the Lawsuit to Prove a Marriage Contract Signed Without the Permission of the Competent Entity Where Permission Is Required, in coordination with the relevant entities,

after reviewing the studies and reports prepared in this regard,

after coordination with the Ministry of Interior and the relevant entities,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Arrangements for Hearing the Lawsuit to Prove a Marriage Contract Signed Without the Permission of the Competent Entity Where Permission Is Required, is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Justice
Waleed bin Mohammed Al-Samaani

Issued on: 30 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 19 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5133 issued on 29 December 2025.

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National Center for Non-Profit Sector: Decision T/26/27/6 Approving the Regulation of the Associations Support Fund

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The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development,

the 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 Law of Civil Associations and Organizations issued by Royal Decree D/8 dated 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015],

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

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

and based on the Associations Support Fund Regulation issued by board of directors Decision B/3/2022 dated 2 Safar 1444 [29 August 2022] and its amendments,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Associations Support Fund Regulation is hereby approved.

Second

The regulation must be published in the official gazette, and this regulation comes into force from the date of its adoption.

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 Ahmad bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi

Issued on: 26 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 15 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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National Center for Non-Profit Sector: Decision R/27/26 Approving the Amendment of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Civil Associations and Foundations

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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 Law of Civil Associations and Organizations issued by Royal Decree D/8 dated 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015],

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

and based on the Executive Regulation of the Law of Civil Associations and Organizations issued by the Board of Directors of the Center Decision D/2/1/2022 dated 22 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [18 October 2022] and its amendments,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law of Civil Associations and Organizations is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

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

May Allah provide success.

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

Issued on: 26 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 15 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5143 issued on 6 February 2026.

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Presidency of State Security: Decision 165564 Approving the Commencement of Expropriation Procedures for Lands Adjacent to the Land of the Presidency of State Security in the Qassim Region

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The President of State Security,

based on the powers entrusted to us,

after perusal of the Law of the Expropriation of Real Estate for Public Benefit and Temporary Possession of Real Estate issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1424 [12 May 2003] and its executive regulation,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The commencement of the procedures for expropriating the land adjacent to the land of the Presidency of State Security located in Qassim Region is hereby approved for plots 3, 4, and 5 and part of plots 1 and 2, for compensation in kind with part of the land belonging to the presidency, for the benefit of the presidency and the expansion of establishments.

Second

The Presidency of State Security shall notify this decision to the relevant entities mentioned in articles 6 and 7 of the expropriation law in order to nominate its representatives within a period not exceeding 15 days in each of the Real Estate Description and Inventory Committee and the Compensation Assessment Committees. The presidency shall call for meetings, prepare minutes, and take the necessary measures for each committee to carry out its tasks.

Third

The concerned parties may file a grievance to the Board of Grievances against all decisions taken by the committees within 60 days from the date they are notified of the decision, in accordance with article 24 of the law.

Fourth

This decision must be published in the official gazette in accordance with the provisions of article 5(2) of the law.

Fifth

The Presidency of State Security shall follow up on the implementation of this decision and act in accordance with it.

May Allah provide success.

President of State Security
Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Huwairini

Issued on: 24 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 13 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5141 issued on 23 January 2026.