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Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Commerce: Decision 94 Repealing the Governance Regulation for Practising the Activity of Security Consultancy and Amending the Annex to the Rules for the Governance of Freelance Professions

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 13 of the Law of the Mandates of the Ministry of Commerce issued by Council of Ministers Decision 66 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1374 [2 December 1954],

after perusal of the Law of Practicing Engineering Professions issued by Royal Decree D/36 dated 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [17 January 2017], regarding the regulation of the licensing of geophysical consultancy,

after perusal of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020], regarding the regulation of the licensing of agricultural consultancy,

after reviewing the Tourism Law, issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022], regarding the regulation of the licensing of hotel consultancy,

after perusal of the Statute of the Saudi Geological Survey issued by Council of Ministers Decision 115 dated 16 Rajab 1420 [25 October 1999], regarding the regulation of the Licensing of geological consultancy,

after perusal of the Statute of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information issued by Council of Ministers Decision 90 dated 5 Safar 1442 [22 September 2020], regarding the regulation of the licensing of geographical consultancy,

after perusal of the Statute of the High Commission for Industrial Security issued by Council of Ministers Decision 707 dated 27 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [27 July 2022], regarding the regulation of the licensing of security consultancy,

after perusal of the Statute of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission issued by Council of Ministers Decision 1012 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [4 June 2024], regarding the regulation of the licensing of the translation profession,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 178 dated 8 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [4 October 2022], regarding the transfer of the mandate of licensing for the professions of industrial consultancy and mining consultancy from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 285 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [8 October 2024], regarding the transfer of the mandate for licensing the practice of the management consulting profession for individuals from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 571 dated 5 Sha’ban 1446 [4 February 2025], regarding the transfer of the mandate for the licensing of financial consultancy for non-securities from the Ministry of Commerce to the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants,

after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 341 dated 13 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [4 November 2025], regarding the transfer of the mandate for the licensing of chemical consultancy from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Energy,

and after perusal of the Rules Governing Freelance Professions, issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 349 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [26 November 2020],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Governance Regulation for Practising the Activity of Security Consultancy issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 1933 dated 19 Sha’ban 1422 [4 November 2001] is hereby repealed.

Second

The annex provided in the Rules Governing Freelance Professions issued by Minister of Commerce Decision 00349 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [26 November 2020] is hereby amended as follows:

Annex 1

List of Freelance Professions
Educational and Teaching Consultancy
Economic Consultancy
Computer Consultancy
Consultancy in the Field of Communications and Information Technology
Physics Consultancy

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette.

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 17 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5123 issued on 21 November 2025.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 1/4700179191 Adopting the Schedule of Classifying Violations and Determining Punishments for the Contractors Clasification Law and Its Executive Regulation

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

and based on the Contractors Classification Law issued by Royal Decree D/9 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [27 August 2021], and the provisions of article 15(2), which stipulates: “The minister shall issue—by a decision by him—a classification schedule for violations and a determination of punishments within the limit stipulated in the law, taking into account the nature and gravity of each violation, and the aggravating and mitigating circumstances for them”,

hereby decides

First

The Schedule of Classification of Violations and Punishments is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

This decision repeals all decisions in conflict with it, and must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on 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
Majed bin Abdullah Al-Huqail

Issued on: 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 16 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5129 issued on 12 December 2025.

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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 7-88-1447 Amendment of the Customs Duty Category According to the Ceilings to Which the Kingdom Is Committed in the World Trade Organization

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The Minister of Finance,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/39 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [10 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,

and after perusal of the request of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources regarding the raising of customs duties on a number of goods for the purpose of protecting and encouraging national industries,

hereby decides

First

The fee category for customs items is hereby amended in accordance with the schedule attached to this decision, and in accordance with the ceilings to which the Kingdom has committed in the World Trade Organization.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication, and it must be communicated to whoever is 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: 23 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 14 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5124 issued on 27 November 2025.

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Council of Ministers: Decision 364 Amending Article 4(1) of the System of the Entrustment and Liquidation Center

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal of Royal Court File 7729 dated 27 Muharram 1447 [22 July 2025], which includes the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Capital Market Authority Letter 251416 dated 21 Rajab 1446 [21 January 2025], regarding the request of the Capital Market Authority to approve the addition of a representative from the authority to the membership of the Board of Directors of the Entrustment and Liquidation Center,

after perusal of the Statute of the Entrustment and Liquidation Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 415 dated 19 Rajab 1440 [26 March 2019],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 3585 dated 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [29 April 2025],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 20-10/47/I dated 5 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [28 August 2025],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 4478 dated 28 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [20 October 2025],

hereby decides

Article 4(1) of the Statute of the Entrustment and Liquidation Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 415 dated 19 Rajab 1440 [26 March 2019] is hereby amended by adding a subparagraph bearing the order (f) with the following text:

(f) A representative of the Capital Market Authority,

and the subparagraphs of paragraph 1 are reordered accordingly.

The Prime Minister

Issued on: 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 11 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5123 issued on 21 November 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision T/28/25/1 Approving the Regulatory Manual for Car Parking Shades

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The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of clauses Third and Fourth of Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020],

after perusal of article 7(4) and (20) of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula issued by virtue of the mentioned royal order,

after perusal of article 5(3) of the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977],

after perusal of article 3 of the Law of Municipal Licensing Procedures issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 23 Ramadan 1435 [20 July 2014], and article 15(7) of the executive regulation of the law issued by Ministerial Decision 4500665986 dated 5 Sha’ban 1445 [15 February 2024],

after perusal of articles 2 and 3 of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Council of Ministers Decision 92 dated 5 Safar 1442 [23 September 2020],

after perusal of the Technical Manual for Car Shades Within the Property Boundary issued by Ministerial Decision 1/4500929799 dated 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [18 May 2025],

and in implementation of the objectives of the commision to develop the geographical scope within its mandate and to improve the work, services, and related development areas,

hereby decides

First

The Regulatory Manual for Car Parking Shades is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

The fine resulting from violating the provisions of the manual referred to in clause First must be applied as follows:

Violation Unit Person Responsible for the Violation Extent of Impact Warning Corrective Grace Period After Warning Fine Amount Clarifications
Violation of the provisions of the Regulatory Manual for Car Parking Shades For the Shade Owner Non-grievous Applicable Seven days 1,500 Riyal Along with correcting the violation

Third

The provisions of this decision do not prejudice the validity of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 1/4600402464 dated 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [18 May 2025], and the Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Ministerial Decision 4400905854 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [8 June 2023], to the degree that they do not contradict with the provisions of this decision.

Fourth

The governor of the commission shall take the necessary decisions to amend the manual referred to in clause First as needed, while informing the board of directors of the commission of actions taken in this regard.

Fifth

The commission shall take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the implementation of the provisions of this decision.

Sixth

The owner of the real estate shall correct the conditions of the existing car parking shades before the issuance of the decision in line with the provisions contained in the manual referred to in clause First and obtain the necessary permit within a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry into force of this decision.

Seventh

This decision must be published with its attachments on the website of the commission, and comes into force 90 days after the date of its publication.

Eighth

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

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 10 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5131 issued on 19 December 2025.

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Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision T/27/25/1 Prohibiting the Practice of Driving Activities Harmful to Vegetation Cover Lands

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The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula,

based on the powers granted to it by law,

after reviewing clauses Third and Fourth of Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020], and article 7(4) and 7(20) of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, issued under clause First of the mentioned royal order,

after perusal of articles 19 and 38 of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020], and articles 3, 4, and 5 of the Executive Regulation of the Development of the Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification issued by Ministerial Decision 354566/1/1442 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [7 February 2021],

and in implementation of the strategic objectives of the commission regarding the conservation of nature, and in order to protect the vegetation cover lands and not to damage them or disturb the natural balance in them,

hereby decides

First

The practice any vehicle driving activity that may damage vegetation cover lands as described in clause Second of this decision is hereby prohibted in the locations that the commission identifies and classifies as vegetation cover lands in accordance with the definition contained in the Environment Law and in accordance with the inventory and classification standards contained in the Executive Regulation of the Development of the Vegetation Covers and Combating Desertification issued by Ministerial Decision 354566/1/1442 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [7 February 2021].

Second

The violation mentioned below is hereby added to the Schedule of Violations and Punishments of the Executive Regulation of the Development of the Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification as follows:

Violation First Instance Punishment (Riyal) Second Instance Punishment (Riyal) Third Instance Punishment (Riyal) Notes
Any use of vehicles within the vegetation cover lands that involves performative maneuvers or practices that cause dust and sand to fly, which results in damaging the vegetation cover lands. 500 Riyal 1,000 Riyal 2,000 Riyal For every truck, car, vehicle, or motorcycle

Third

The commission shall take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the implementation of the provisions of this decision.

Fourth

This decision must be published in the official gazette and the website of the commission, and comes into force after the lapse of 30 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Fifth

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

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 10 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5123 issued on 21 November 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Transport General Authority: Decision 1/7TR/2025/4 Exempting for a Period of One Year From the Requirement to Pay Fines for the Land Transport Law

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted 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],

and 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,

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides by circulation the following

First

Existing licensees and those wishing to obtain any of the services provided by the authority for carriage by land activities are hereby exempted for a period of one year from the requirement to pay the fines provided in the Executive Regulations of the Law of Carriage by Lands on Roads.

Second

The President of the General Authority for Transport is hereby authorized to extend the exemption period for a period not exceeding the period specified in clause First of this decision whenever the public interest so requires.

Third

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

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 10 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5132 issued on 26 December 2025.

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Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision T/28/25/1 Approving the Regulatory Manual for Car Parking Shades

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Issued on: 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 10 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5131 issued on 19 December 2025.

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15099051 Approving the Amendment of Article 245 of the Executive Regulation of the Agriculture Law

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Issued on: 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 3 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5122 issued on 14 November 2025.

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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 87 Amending Article 10 of the Executive Regulation of the Chambers of Commerce Law

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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 its executive regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 10 dated 11 Muharram 1443 [19 August 2021],

and based on Council of Ministers Decision 161 dated 25 Safar 1447 [19 August 2025], which includes the requirement of the Ministry of Commerce to coordinate with the Ministry of Investment, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and the Council of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce to amend article 10 of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Chambers of Commerce so that the number of members of the board of directors of the chambers of commerce does not exceed 12 members, and their number is not less than 6 members according to the number of participants in each chamber,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Article 10 of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Chamber of Commerce is hereby amended to read as follows:

The minister shall determine the number of members of the boards of directors of the chambers according to the number of participants in each chamber, in accordance with the following:

(a) Six members for a chamber with a number of participants from 1 to 50,000.

(b) Nine members for a chamber with a number of participants from 50,001 to 100,000.

(c) 12 members for a chamber with a number of participants exceeding 100,000.

The minister may, in the event that the election of half of the members of the board of directors is approved—based on article 9(1) of the law—amend the number of members of the board of directors of the chamber stipulated in this article.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication, and applies to the formation of the boards of directors of the chambers of commerce after the date of its publication.

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 3 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5122 issued on 14 November 2025.