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Transport General Authority: Decision 11/1TR4/2026 Approving the Extension of the Permission to Exceed the Operational Age of Single Vehicles or Tractors Used in Heavy Transport Activity

Arabic

The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers assigned to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, issued by Transport General Authority Board of Directors Decision 1/6 TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025];

after perusal of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 1/8 TR/2026/4 dated 7 Shawwal 1447 [26 March 2026],

and after deliberation, the Board decides by circulation the following:

First

The extension of the permission to exceed the operational life of a single vehicle or a tractor used in the heavy goods transport activity for commercial purposes for third parties and the heavy goods transport activity for commercial purposes for the benefit of the establishment is hereby approved for an additional period of six months, provided that the operational life does not exceed 22 years from the date of manufacture of the vehicle, as an exception to the provisions of article 24 of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes.

Second

The extension of the permission for service providers in the heavy goods transport activity for commercial purposes for the benefit of the establishment to contract for the transport of goods not owned by them is hereby approved, provided that a transport document is issued for each item of goods transported, for an additional period of six months, as an exception to the provisions of article 30(4) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes.

Third

The extension period mentioned in clauses First and Second of this decision hereby apply from the expiry of the period of permission prescribed by Decision 1/8 TR/2026/4 dated 7 Shawwal 1447 [26 March 2026].

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 18 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 29 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5187 issued on 2 October 2026.

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Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture: Decision 482563455 Adopting the Manual for the Transportation of Livestock and Its Products

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The Undersecretary of the Ministry for Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 36 of the Agriculture Law issued by Royal Decree D/64 dated 10 Sha’ban 1442 [23 March 2021], Ministerial Decision 14967/1/1444 dated 15 Muharram 1444 [13 August 2022] approving the Executive Regulation of the Agriculture Law,
and based on the approval of the minister annotated on Letter 26555/2384/1444 dated 9 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [5 October 2022], authorizing the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Agriculture with the authority to issue technical manuals relating to the Executive Regulation of the Agriculture Law, issue the conditions and controls relating to them, and amend them pursuant to article 35 of the Agriculture Law,
and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Manual for the Transport of Livestock and its Products is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

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

May Allah provide success.

Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry for Agriculture

Dr Suliman bin Ali Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 16 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 27 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5188 issued on 9 October 2026.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 974/1448 Requiring the Provision of a Financial Guarantee to Obtain a General Travel and Tourism Services Category License

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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],

based on article 13 of the Travel and Tourism Services Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 3825 dated 16 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [2 June 2026], which stipulates that “The amount of the financial guarantee, provided that it does not exceed 2,000,000 Riyal, the type of insurance policy, and the category for which the submission of the financial guarantee, the insurance policy, or both together is required to obtain the license must be determined by a decision of the minister or whoever he authorizes,”

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

To obtain a license for travel and tourism services for the “General Travel and Tourism Services” category, a financial guarantee of 50,000 (fifty thousand) Saudi Riyal must be provided.

Second

As an exception to the provisions of clause First of this decision, to obtain a license for travel and tourism services for the “General Travel and Tourism Services” category—if the services for which a license is sought include “arranging visa issuance services for those wishing to come to the Kingdom”—a financial guarantee of 800,000 (eight hundred thousand) Saudi Riyal must be provided.

Third

This decision replaces Ministerial Decision 2301 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], and repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.

Fourth

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

Fifth

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism

Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib

Issued on: 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 13 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5186 issued on 26 September 2026.

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Ministry of Finance: Decision 257 Approving the Amendment to Article 113 of the Executive Regulation of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law

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Minister of Finance Decision 257 Dated 29 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [11 September 2026]

The Minister of Finance,

based on the powers granted to him,

based on clause Fifth of Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] Approving the Government Tenders and Procurement Law, which stipulates that “Subject to the provisions of clause Fourth of this decree, the law applies to works and procurements offered before its entry into force in accordance with a mechanism established by the Minister of Finance, without prejudice to the procedures taken in respect of those works and procurements before its entry into force”.

after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1242 dated 21 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441 [18 November 2019] Approving the Executive Regulation of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by the mentioned Royal Decree D/128, Ministerial Decision 1410 dated 4 Rabi Al-Thani 1441 [1 December 2019] Approving the Application of Certain Provisions of the Law to Works and Procurements Offered Before Its Entry into Force, Ministerial Decision 3479 dated 11 Sha’ban 1441 [4 April 2020] Approving the Amended Executive Regulation of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law, and clause Sixth of Ministerial Decision 402 dated 23 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [19 October 2022] Excluding Works and Procurements Offered and Contracts Concluded Before the Entry into Force of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by the mentioned Royal Decree D/128 from the provisions of articles 113 and 154 of the executive regulation issued by the mentioned Ministerial Decision 1242, as amended by the mentioned Ministerial Decision 3479, and applying instead to those works and procurements offered and concluded before the entry into force of the law the provisions attached to the decision,

and after perusal of article 98 of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law, which stipulates that “this law replaces the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/58 dated 4 Ramadan 1427 [27 September 2006], and repeals provisions in conflict with it,”

hereby decides

First

The amendment to article 113 of the Executive Regulation of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law—issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019]—issued by Ministerial Decision 3479 dated 11 Sha’ban 1441 [4 April 2020] is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached to this decision.

Second

The provisions of articles 71, 75, and 92(3) of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019] hereby apply to works offered or contracted before its entry into force.

Third

The provisions of articles 118, 136, 137, 138, 139, and 155 of the Executive Regulation of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law hereby apply to works and procurements offered or contracted before the entry into force of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019].

Fourth

The provisions of article 113, as amended by clause First of this decision, hereby apply to works and procurements offered or contracted before the entry into force of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019].

Fifth

The provisions of clause First of this decision hereby apply to all applications previously registered with the committee stipulated in article 86 of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], in which the committee decided to reject them in form.

Sixth

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

Seventh

This decision must be communicated to the competent entities to implement it and act upon it.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan

Minister of Finance

Issued on: 29 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 12 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5186 issued on 26 September 2026.

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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 70 Approving the Import Licensing Manual

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on paragraph (b) of clause Third of Council of Ministers Decision 84 dated 1 Rabi Al-Thani 1421 [3 July 2000], which stipulates “the publication of the Import Licensing Manual in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its updating in accordance with the applicable legal procedures”,

based on article 11 of the Import Licensing Procedures, issued by Council of Ministers Decision 88 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1423 [17 June 2002], which stipulates that “These procedures, as well as the lists of goods subject to licensing requirements, are amended by a decision of the Minister of Commerce in accordance with the information received from the relevant government entities. These amendments enter into force 30 days after the date of their publication in the Official Gazette”,

after perusal of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures contained in Annex A of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization,

after perusal of the Import Licensing Procedures, as amended by the Minister of Commerce Decision 106 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1441 [4 December 2019],

and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 107 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1441 [4 December 2019] regarding the approval of the Import Licensing Manual and its amendments,

hereby decides

First

The Import Licensing Manual is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

The Import Licensing Manual referred to in clause First of this decision hereby replaces the Import Licensing Manual issued by Ministerial Decision 107 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1441 [4 December 2019] and its amendments.

Third

The Import Licensing Manual attached to this decision must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force after the lapse of 30 (thirty) days from the date of its publication.

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 28 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 10 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5187 issued on 2 October 2026.

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Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority: Decision 24/26-27 Approving the Regulations of the Special Economic Zones of Jazan, King Abdullah Economic City, Cloud Computing and Informatics, and Ras Al-khair

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The Board of Directors of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of article 5(11) of the Statute of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority issued by Royal Order O/19 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1431 [24 February 2010] and its amendments, which stipulates that the powers of the board include “approving the regulations, rules, and arrangements for economic cities and special zones and determining the powers related to each city or zone”, and article 21bis of the same statute, which stipulates the following:

The regulations issued by the board, in respect of each special economic zone under a relevant entity, must specify the following:

1. The controls for the issuance of licenses for various commercial, industrial, service, professional, educational, training, and health activities, and the manner in which the authority supervises and monitors these activities.

2. The entity competent to register real estate of all kinds within the special economic zones under the relevant entity, and the mechanisms and requirements necessary for this.

3. The mechanism for obtaining the approved official document—for each owner or beneficiary of a real estate in the special economic zone—and the data to be recorded in the registers, and the method of their approval. The documents and papers required to be submitted by each owner, beneficiary, or person with right of disposal of real estate within the special economic zones.

4. The mechanism for establishing a security department within the special economic zones and its tasks, in agreement with the Ministry of Interior.

5. The rules governing the establishment and management of depository zones and re-export zones, and the infrastructure that these zones include to accommodate industrial, commercial, and service activities.

and after perusal of Executive Committee Recommendation 30-3/29 dated 27 Safar 1448 [10 August 2026], which stipulates “submitting to the Board of Directors of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority for approval the Regulations of Jazan Special Economic Zone, Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone, King Abdullah Economic City Special Economic Zone, and Cloud Computing and Informatics Special Economic Zone in the attached forms”,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Regulations of Jazan Special Economic Zone, Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone, King Abdullah Economic City Special Economic Zone, and Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone are hereby approved in the attached forms.

Second

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it, each within its mandate, with effect from its date.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 27 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 9 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5184 issued on 16 September 2026.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 856/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Penalties for Tourism 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],

based on article 16(5) of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the minister shall issue a schedule detailing the classification of violations and the corresponding punishments—stipulated in paragraph 1 of this article—along with their amount and duration, taking into account the progression of the punishment, and the schedule must include violations for which the fine does not exceed 10,000 Riyal, which must be issued immediately by the competent inspector upon detection”,

and with reference to Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], approving the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities, as amended by Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities, set out in the annex to Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], as amended by Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], hereby continues to apply until 25 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 30 June 2027, and the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities attached to this decision comes into force on 26 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 1 July 2027.

Third

The Schedule and the Rules of Violations and Punishments attached to this decision hereby apply to the clauses of violations not covered by the Schedule and the Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities in the Cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah During the Hajj Season, issued by Ministerial Decision 1448/595 dated 29 Safar 1448 [12 August 2026].

Fourth

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

Fifth

This decision repeals all decisions in conflict with it.

Sixth

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

Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 2 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5183 issued on 14 September 2026.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 752/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Tourist Accommodation Facility Regulation

Arabic

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 Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2289 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

All licensees operating a tourist hospitality facility whose licenses are valid before the entry into force of the regulation referred to in clause First of this decision shall rectify their status in accordance with the mechanism attached to this decision within 90 days from the date of its entry into force.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on 26 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 1 July 2027, and repeals all provisions in conflict with it.

Fourth

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

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 17 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 30 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 753/1448 Approving the Private Accommodation Unit Regulation

Arabic

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 Private Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2295 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],

based on article 2(2) of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the regulation must specify the provisions governing the obtaining of licenses and permits, the standards and requirements for practicing tourism activities falling within the mandate of the ministry, and the classification of activities”,

based on article 11 of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the regulation must determine the financial consideration in accordance with the following:

1. Licenses for tourism activities provided by the ministry.

2. The services and works provided by the ministry under the provisions of the law and the regulation.”

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Private Hospitality Unit Regulation is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The regulation referred to in clause First of this decision hereby replaces the Private Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2295 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], and the phrase “Private Hospitality Unit” hereby replaces the phrase “Private Tourist Hospitality Facility” wherever it appears.

Third

Those with valid permits prior to the issuance of this decision shall rectify their status in accordance with the mechanism attached to this decision within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of its entry into force.

Fourth

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.

Fifth

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

Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 17 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 30 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

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Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization: Decision Adding a Standard Specification to the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices

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The board being the competent authority to manage the affairs of the authority and to conduct its business, and shall take all necessary decisions to achieve its purposes within the limits of the provisions of this statute,

and based on executive committee Decision 01/59/2026 dated 7 July 2026 regarding the approval to postpone the application of Standard SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)”,

hereby decides

First

The list of standard specifications in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023 is hereby updated by adding Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)” in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-01.

Adding Specifications to Annex 1 of the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices
No Approved Saudi Standard Number
(To be updated/added)		 Approved Saudi Standard Number Saudi Standard Title
(Arabic/English)		 Type of Standard Date of Application
1 SASO 2944:2023 SASO 2944:2023 Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements
for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)
Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls		 Prepared 1 January 2028

Second

The date of application of Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for eCall”, referred to in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Electric Vehicles” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023, is hereby amended to be binding on all types of vehicle models starting from 1 January 2028, in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-02.

Amending the Date of Application of a Standard Specification in a Technical Regulation
No Approved Saudi Standard Number Saudi Standard Title
(Arabic/English)		 Type of Standard Previous Date of Application New Date of Application
1 SASO 2944:2023 Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements
for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)
Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls		 Prepared 1 January 2027 1 January 2028
On all types of vehicle models

May Allah provide success.

For more details and to view the approved technical regulations, please refer to the website of the Authority www.saso.gov.sa.

Issued on: 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 28 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5179 issued on 28 August 2026.