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Ministerial Decision

Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center: Decision 112601 Approving the Schedule of Violations and Penalties for Infrastructure Works and Projects in the Riyadh Region

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The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center,

based on the powers granted to him by law, and after reviewing the Council of Ministers Decision 902 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1444, corresponding to 18 July 2023, approving the establishment of the center in accordance with its organizational arrangements and the provisions of Clause Third(1) of the decision that the violations related to the mandates of the center that the center polices, and the imposition of its penalties must be determined in agreement with the Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

after perusal of board of directors of the center Decision 39 dated 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447, corresponding to 3 November 2025, approving the Controls for Oversight and Compliance for Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh Region (second version), and authorizing us to complete the legal procedures and issue the necessary executive decisions and their implementation mechanism,

and after perusal of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 1/4700303048 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1447, corresponding to 11 December 2025, which includes the approval of our request to determine the violations and penalties of infrastructure works and projects in the Riyadh region and include them in the schedule of municipal violations,

hereby decides

First

The updated Schedule of Violations and Penalties for Infrastructure Works and Projects in the Riyadh Region agreed upon with the Minister of Municipalities and Housing is hereby approved in accordance with the annexes attached to the controls.

Second

Category 1 of the penalties must be applied in accordance with the classification of the domains within the administrative boundaries of the region on the routes of public facilities outside the urban domain.

Third

The Controls for Oversight and Compliance for Infrastructure Works and Projects in the Riyadh Region Version 2.0 and its Annexes must be published in the official gazette and the website of the center, in the form attached to this decision.

Fourth

The controls—referred to in Clause Third—come into force after the lapse of 60 days from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Fifth

The executive director of the center shall take the necessary measures to implement and make the notifications to act in accordance with it.

Secretary of the Riyadh Region
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Dr Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf

Issued on: 21 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 10 January 2026

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

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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 146 Amending an Article of the Regulation of National and Sectoral Committees in Chambers of Commerce

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, after perusal of the Law of Chambers of Commerce issued by Royal Decree D/37 dated 22 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [7 December 2020],

and after perusal of the Regulation of National and Sectoral Committees in the Chambers of Commerce issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 111 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [3 December 2023],

hereby decides

First

Article 9 of the Regulation of National and Sectoral Committees in the Chambers of Commerce is hereby amended as follows:

The term of the national committees is three years starting from the date of their formation and ending at the end of their term or by a decision by the board of directors of the federation in accordance with article 20(c) of the regulation.

Second

This amendment 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: 21 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 10 January 2026

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

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Capital Market Authority: Decision 2026-2-1 Adopting the Amendment to the Rules Governing Foreign Investment in Securities, the Investment Accounts Instructions, and the Instructions for Issuing Depositary Receipts Outside the Kingdom

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The Board of the Capital Market Authority,

based on the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree D/30 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1424 [31 July 2003],

hereby decides

(a) The amendment to the Rules Governing Foreign Investment in Securities and the Instructions for Investment Accounts is hereby approved in the form attached, and comes into force from 13 Sha’ban 1447 corresponding to 1 February 2026.

(b) The amendment to the Instructions for Issuing Certificates of Deposit Outside the Kingdom, issued by Decision 2-86-2020 dated 19 Muharram 1442 corresponding to 7 September 2020 is hereby approved as follows:

First

Clause Four(f) is amended by replacing the phrase “Rules Governing the Investment of Qualified Foreign Financial Institutions in Listed Securities” with the phrase “Rules Governing Foreign Investment in Securities”, and comes into force from 13 Sha’ban 1447 corresponding to 1 February 2026.

Second

Clause Seven(f) is amended by deleting the phrase “—if he falls under a category of investors allowed to invest in shares listed in the Kingdom—”, and comes into force from 13 Sha’ban 1447 corresponding to 1 February 2026.

(c) The amendment of article 57(b) of the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law for Listed Joint Stock Companies issued by Decision 8-127-2016 dated 16 Muharram 1438 corresponding to 17 October 2016, and based on the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/3 dated 28 Muharram 1437 corresponding to 28 August 2015, as amended by the board of the authority Decision 2-114-2024 dated 4 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 corresponding to 7 October 2024, and based on the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/132 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 corresponding to 30 June 2022, is hereby approved by deleting the phrase “for a qualified foreign investor”, and comes into force from 13 Sha’ban 1447 corresponding to 1 February 2026.

(d) The amendment of the term “counterparty” contained in the List of Terms Used in the Regulations and Rules of the Capital Market Authority, issued by Decision 4-11-2004 dated 20 Sha’ban 1425 corresponding to 4 October 2004, and amended by the board of the authority Decision 1-135-2025 dated 3 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 corresponding to 24 November 2025 is hereby approved by deleting paragraph 8, which stipulates “qualified foreign investor”, and replacing the phrase “monetary agency” with the phrase “central bank” contained in paragraph 1 of the same term, and comes into force from 13 Sha’ban 1447 corresponding to 1 February 2026.

(e) The content of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this decision must be announced on the websites of the authority and the Saudi Tadawul Company.

Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Quweiz

Issued on: 16 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 5 January 2026

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

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Ministry of Interior: Decision 3090 Approving the Addition of Two Paragraphs to Lists 1 and 2 of the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law

Arabic

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

after perusal of:

– Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [26 August 2021] and the amendments issued in its regard,

– Ministerial Decision 5 dated 10 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [16 June 2024] and its amendment,

– The noble directive communicated by President of the Royal Court Telegram 27951 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [23 October 2024], regarding the formation of a technical committee for security-restricted chemicals, headed by the High Commission for Industrial Security, and the membership of a number of entities, which undertakes to review and update the first, second, and third lists of security-restricted chemicals under the Chemicals Management Law and its executive regulation, whose minutes were submitted by the High Commission for Industrial Security Telegram 164557 dated 18 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [9 December 2025],

hereby decides

First

The addition of a new paragraph numbered 49 to the first list of the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

The addition of a new paragraph numbered 50 to the second list of the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached to the decision.

Third

This amendment to the lists referred to in First and Second must be implemented within the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law from the date of issuance of this decision.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to the relevant authorities, to implement it, each within their mandate.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 16 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 5 January 2026

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

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Ministry of Energy: Decision 470201/2433 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the Regulation of the Schedule of Violations of the Provisions of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and Its Penalties

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The Minister of Energy,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of article 20 of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials issued by Royal Decree D/139 dated 12 Rajab 1446 [12 January 2025], which stipulates that “the minister shall issue the regulations within 90 days from the date of publication of the law in the official gazette, and they come into force from the date of entry into force of the law,”

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

The Regulation of the Schedule of Violations and Punishments of the Provisions of the Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials 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. It repeals all that is 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: 12 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 1 January 2026

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

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15140184 Approving the Conditions and Controls for the Reuse of Treated Sewage Water Concerning the Duties of the Ministry and the Classification of Its Violations

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the submission of the Deputy Minister in letter 25134984 dated 10 Rajab 1447 [30 December 2025],

and based on article 23 of the Water Law, which stipulates that: “With the exception of drinking, domestic uses, and food industries, it is permitted to use tertiary treated water after ensuring its safety, freedom from pollutants, and conformity, in accordance with the conditions and controls specified by the regulations of the ministry,”

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Conditions and Controls for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater in Relation to the Tasks of the Ministry and the Classification of Their Violations are hereby approved.

Second

The minutes for controlling the reuse of treated wastewater in relation to the tasks of the ministry are hereby approved.

Third

The office of the undersecretary of the ministry for water shall update the conditions and controls for the reuse of treated wastewater in relation to the tasks of the ministry, classify its violations, and exempt the matters it deems appropriate in accordance with the Water Law and its executive regulation, and submit it for approval.

Fourth

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: 11 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 31 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5140 issued on 16 January 2026.

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Ministry of Energy: Decision 470201/2424 Approving the Amendment to the Schedule of Violations of 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 article 16(2) 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 that “the amount of the fine for each violation must be determined within the limit stipulated in this law, in accordance with a schedule issued by the minister, taking into account the nature of the activity, the violation committed, its gravity in each case, and the aggravating and mitigating circumstances for it”,

and Ministerial Decision 4173 dated 2 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [10 May 2024],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment of the Schedule of Violations of 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 schedule must be published on the website of the ministry, and comes into force from the date of issuance of this decision.

Third

This decision replaces Ministerial Decision 4173 dated 2 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [10 May 2024], and repeals all provisions in conflict with it.

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 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 31 December 2025

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

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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 1447-99-872 Adopting the Scope and Definition of Excise Goods

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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 Unified Agreement on Excise Tax of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, ratified by Royal Decree D/51 dated 3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1438 [23 January 2017], and its amendments,

the Excise Tax Law issued by Royal Decree D/86 dated 27 Sha’ban 1438 [23 May 2017] and its amendments,

the Executive Regulation of the Excise Tax Law issued by the—former—Board of Directors of the General Authority for Zakat and Income Decision 9-1-2017 dated 13 Ramadan 1438 [8 June 2017] and its amendments (the “executive regulation”),

the decisions issued by the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf,

and based on articles 2, 4, and 8 of the executive regulation,

hereby decides

First

The Scope and Definition of Excise Goods are hereby approved in accordance with the decisions issued by the ministerial committee, in the form attached.

Second

The Methodology for Calculating the Mitigation Rate for the Purposes of Calculating the Tax Due is hereby approved in the form attached.

Third

The Criteria for Calculating the Reference Retail Price and the Retail Price for the Rest of the Concentrates, Powders, Gel, or Extracts are hereby approved in the form attached.

Fourth

This decision comes into force on 1 January 2026, must be communicated to those required to implement it, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Governor Suhail bin Mohammed

Issued on: 11 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 31 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5135 issued on 1 January 2026.

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 1513516 Approving the Update of the Standards and Specifications for Treated Sewage Water

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

with reference to the submission of the Deputy Minister in letter 25119456 dated 17 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [8 December 2025],

based on the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], which stipulates in article 23 that, with the exception of drinking, domestic uses, and food industries, it is permitted to use tertiary treated water after ensuring its safety, freedom from pollutants, and conformity, in accordance with the conditions and controls specified by the regulations of the ministry, and article 25, which stipulates that it is permitted to use bilaterally treated water in restricted agricultural irrigation, industry, mining, construction works, and similar activities and works, after ensuring its safety and freedom from pollutants, in accordance with the controls and conditions specified by the regulations of the ministry,

and clause Second of Ministerial Decision 433552/1/1442 dated 8 Sha’ban 1442 [25 February 2021], which stipulates the adoption of standards and specifications for water types, and that the office of the undersecretary of the ministry for water shall update the standards and specifications, in accordance with the Water Law and its executive regulations,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Update to the Standards and Specifications for Treated Wastewater is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

The Saudi Water Authority and the Saudi Irrigation Organization, each within its mandates, shall monitor compliance with the application of the updated Standards and Specifications for Treated Wastewater.

Third

The office of the undersecratary of the ministry for water shall update the Standards and Specifications for Treated Wastewater, whenever the need arises, and submit it for approval.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act by virtue of it as of the date of its issuance, and it 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: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5140 issued on 16 January 2026.

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15138662 Approving the Controls and Requirements for Importing Purebred Arabian Horses

Arabic

The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

and based on article 2(3) of the Governance Regulation of the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 337 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [2 February 2021], and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Controls and Requirements for the Import of Purebred Arabian Horses are hereby adopted in the form attached to the decision.

Second

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

May Allah provide success.

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

Issued on: 10 Rajab 1447
Corresponding to: 30 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5142 issued on 30 January 2026.