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Saudi Food and Drug Authority: Decision 10/48 Adopting the Schedules of Classifying Violations for Certain Laws

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The Board of Directors of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority,

after perusal of Royal Order 32043 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [29 November 2022], which directs a number of government entities and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority to review the laws, regulations, decisions, and their equivalent—within the area of their mandates—related to violations, punishments, fines, assessment and collection mechanisms, objections, and to propose the necessary amendments to them,

after perusal of the provisions of the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Establishment and Products Law, Cosmetics Law, and Veterinary Preparations Law regarding the mandates of the board of directors to issue and approve the schedules of classification of violations and the punishments prescribed to them,

after perusal of the board of directors decisions dated 14 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [15 December 2024], approving the amendment to the schedules of classification of violations and punishments in accordance with the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Establishment and Products Law, Cosmetics Law, and Veterinary Products Law,

after perusal of the approval of the committee formed by Royal Order 24981 dated 9 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [12 October 2024], concerned with following up on the implementation of Royal Order 32043 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [29 November 2022], of the request of the authority to exclude it from the classification of the area for grevious violations in accordance with requirement 6 of the same Royal Order, with the exception of 15 clauses of grevious violations related to the presence of national or Gulf personnel, for which the classification must be fulfilled without exception, the work carried out by the authority to harmonise and amend the schedules,

and after perusal of the amendments made to the schedules of classification of violations and punishments of the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Establishment and Products Law, Cosmetics Law, and Veterinary Products Law,

hereby decides

10․1. The amendment to the Schedule of Classification of Violations of the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Establishment and Products Law and Its Executive Regulation is hereby approved.

10․2. The amendment to the Schedule of Classification of Violations of the Cosmetics Law and its Executive Regulation is hereby approved.

10․3. The amendment to the Schedule of Classification of Violations of the Veterinary Products Law and its Executive Regulation is hereby approved.

10․4. The schedules come into force from the date of their publication.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 2 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 13 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5159 issued on 13 May 2026.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 1/4700822503 Approving the Executive Regulation for Vacant Real Estate Fees

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

in implementation of the provisions of the Law of the Fees for Idle Land 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—by virtue of its Minutes 19 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [12 July 2026] —on the executive regulation of the mentioned law of the fees for vacant real estate,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Fees for Vacant Real Estate 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: 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 13 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5160 issued on 15 May 2026.

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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 236 Imposing a Direct Penalty on Anyone Who Fails to Fulfill Their Duty to File Financial Statements

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on article 262(e), article 267(1), and article 264(2) of the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/132 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [30 June 2022],

after perusal of article 94 of the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law issued by Ministerial Decision 284 dated 23 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [16 January 2023],

and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 239 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [4 June 2024],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

A direct punishment on anyone who violates their duty to deposit the financial statements must be imposed as follows:

(a) All forms of companies, other than the unlisted joint stock company

Capital Person responsible Fine
500,000 Riyal and less One manager 8,000 Riyal
Two managers and more 4,000 Riyal
More than 500,000 Riyal One manager 12,000 Riyal
Two managers and more 6,000 Riyal

(b) Unlisted joint stock company

Capital Fine
5,000,000 Riyal and less 15,000 Riyal
More than 5,000,000 Riyal 20,000 Riyal

(c) All forms of small and micro companies in accordance with the criteria mentioned in article 7 of the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law

Person responsible Fine
One manager or chairman of the board of directors 4,000 Riyal
Two managers and more 2,000 Riyal

Second

A warning on anyone who violates his duty to deposit the financial statements for the financial year 2024 must be imposed.

Third

In the event that the violation of non-deposit of the financial statements is committed for two consecutive fiscal years from the date of this decision and the violation decision for the first fiscal year is considered final, the fine for the second fiscal year is increased by 50%.

Fourth

Notification must be in accordance with the provisions of article 94 of the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law.

Fifth

The decision replaces Ministerial Decision 239 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [4 June 2024], and repeals all provisions in conflict with it.

Sixth

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: 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 13 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5160 issued on 15 May 2026.

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Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property: Decision 2026/39/01 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications

Arabic

The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, based on the powers and mandates entrusted to it by law and on the provisions of article 5(2) of the Statute of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, approved by Council of Ministers Decision 496 dated 14 Ramadan 1439 [29 May 2018], as amended by Council of Ministers Decision 621 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

based on article 26 of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications issued by Royal Decree D/102 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [17 November 2025],

after perusal of clause Second of Council of Ministers Decision 360 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [11 November 2025], which stipulates that the fee referred to in article 25 of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications must be determined in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center, until the issuance and implementation of the Governance of the Practice of Imposing the Fee for Services and Works Provided by Entities That Have the Legal Authority to Impose a Fee,

and after perusal of Board of Directors Executive Committee Recommendation 01/02/2026 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [30 April 2026], regarding the recommendation to the board of directors to approve the Executive Regulation of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision. (Document 01-1604-IPL-R-SAIP).

Second

The chief executive officer is hereby authorized to issue a decision to publish the fees for the services stipulated in the law and the regulation—in accordance with the legal procedures—after their approval, and they are considered part of the regulation referred to in clause First.

Third

The authority shall receive applications for the registration of geographical indications from the date of entry into force of the law and the regulation, and shall process them after the approval of the fees stipulated in clause Second.

Fourth

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date of entry into force of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications.

May Allah provide success.

Chairman of the Board of Directors
Al-Shihana bint Saleh Al-Azzaz

Issued on: 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 11 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5161 issued on 22 May 2026.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 1447/3540 Abolishing the Regulation of Experimental Activities

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The Minister of Tourism,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022],

after perusal of the Experimental Activities Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 2294 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], and Ministerial Decision 2370 dated 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [19 December 2022], which includes the approval of procedural guides for the regulations,

after perusal of the Rules and Procedures for the Work of the Committee for Examining Applications to Practice Experimental Tourism Activities, issued by Ministerial Decision 3221 dated 22 Sha’ban 1444 [14 March 2023],

after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1447/1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], approving the amendments to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities,

and in view of the need to reorganise the work involved in identifying, examining, and monitoring experimental tourism activities,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Experimental Activities Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 2294 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], is hereby repealed.

Second

The Rules and Schedule of Violations and Punishments for Experimental Activities, set out in Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], as amended by Ministerial Decision 1447/1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], are hereby repealed.

Third

The Procedural Guides for the Experimental Activities Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 2370 dated 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [19 December 2022], are hereby repealed.

Fourth

The Rules and Procedures for the Work of the Committee for Examining Applications to Practice Experimental Tourism Activities, issued by Ministerial Decision 3221 dated 22 Sha’ban 1444 [14 March 2023], are hereby repealed.

Fifth

This decision must be published in the official gazette, comes into force from the date of its publication, and repeals any provisions that conflict with it.

Sixth

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib

Issued on: 16 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 3 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5158 issued on 8 May 2026.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 4700028 Adopting the Amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 15 of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [24 January 2017] and its amendments,

based on the Organizational Arrangements of the Saudi Building Code Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 656 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code issued by Ministerial Decision 1213D/AO/39 dated 14 Shawwal 1439 [28 June 2018] and its amendments,

and after perusal of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center Minutes 5/M/47 dated 27 Sha’ban 1447 [15 February 2026],

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

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

Third

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Huqai

Issued on: 12 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 29 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5158 issued on 8 May 2026.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 47150027 Adopting the Amendment to the Regulation on the General Requirements for the Appointment of Inspection Entities and Inspectors for Saudi Building Code Works

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Centre,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on article 15 of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [24 January 2017] and its amendments,

based on the Organizational Arrangements of the Saudi Building Code Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 656 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025],

after perusal of the Regulation on the General Requirements for the Appointment of Inspection Entities and Inspectors for Saudi Building Code Works issued by Ministerial Decision 38299 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [10 February 2019] and its amendments,

and after perusal of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center Minutes 5/M/47 dated 27 Sha’ban 1447 [15 February 2026],

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Regulation on the General Requirements for the Appointment of Inspection Entities and Inspectors for Saudi Building Code Works is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

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

Third

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 12 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 29 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5160 issued on 15 May 2026.

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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 224 Appointing an External Auditor

Arabic

The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on Royal Order 79453 dated 6 Shawwal 1447 [25 March 2026], and article 274(4) of the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/132 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [30 June 2022],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Non-profit companies—including micro and small non-profit companies—shall appoint an accounts auditor in accordance with the provisions of article 18 of the Companies Law, commencing from the current financial year of the company.

Second

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: 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 21 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5156 issued on 24 April 2026.

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Real Estate General Authority: Decision 2/35/B/26 Approving the Governance Regulation for Real Estate Marketing and Advertisements

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The Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of article 6(1) of the Real Estate Brokerage Law issued by Royal Decree D/130 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [29 July 2022],

hereby decides

First

The Governance Regulation for Real Estate Marketing and Advertising is hereby approved in the form attached.

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
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Huqail

Issued on: 25 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 13 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5157 issued on 1 May 2026.

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Ministry of Finance: Decision 929 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Financial Control Law

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The Minister of Finance,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on Royal Decree D/122 dated 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [1 December 2025], approving the Financial Control Law,

and based on article 27 of the Financial Control Law, which stipulates that “the minister shall issue the regulation within 120 days from the date of publication of the law in the official gazette, and it comes into force from the date the law enters into force. The minister may issue executive decisions, instructions, manuals, and forms necessary for the implementation of the law.”

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Financial Control Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This regulation must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date on which the law enters into force.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance

Issued on: 19 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 7 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5154 issued on 13 April 2026.