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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15011232 Approving the Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for Groundwater Sources (Wells) and Classifying Their Violations, adopted by Ministerial Decision 5216262 dated 24 Rajab 1445 [1 August 2024], and with reference to the proposal of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Water in letter 25281907 dated 1 Muharram 1447 [15 July 2025], accompanied by the Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf (non-renewable groundwater) for specialized agricultural and animal projects, and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf (non-renewable groundwater) for specialized agricultural and animal projects are hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

The Office of the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Water shall update the Controls for Issuing Licenses for Drilling New Wells on the Sedimentary Shelf (non-renewable groundwater) for specialized agricultural and animal projects, and exempt what it deems appropriate, in accordance with the Water Law and its executive regulation, and submit it for approval.

Third

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: 14 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 9 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 15007853 Approving the Extension of the Deadline for Obtaining Licenses to Use Groundwater Resources

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, based on article 9(1) of the Water Law issued by Royal Decree D/159 dated 11 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [2 July 2020], which stipulates: With the exception of seawater, it is not permitted for any person to use, develop, or prepare for any water source except after obtaining the necessary license, in accordance with the fee for the license specified by the ministerial committee and the conditions specified by the ministry, based on article 2(2) of the Conditions and Controls for Issuing Licenses for Groundwater Sources (Wells) and Classifying Their Violations adopted by Ministerial Decision 15021308 dated 24 Muharram 1446 [1 August 2024], which stipulates: Whoever has a well/wells in his property for various purposes shall apply through the “Naama” portal on the website of the ministry, within one year from the date of adoption and publication of these controls in the official gazette, to obtain the license, and considering that the deadline ends on 5 Safar 1447 [15 August 2025], and based on letter 25272031 presented by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Water dated 5 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [15 August 2025], on the justifications for requiring more time to implement these conditions, and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The extension of the deadline for obtaining licenses for groundwater resources (wells) for various purposes is hereby approved for a period of one year from the date of the end of the mentioned deadline.

Second

This extension does not apply to the following:

(a) Licenses for local agricultural companies and major farmers permitted to cultivate wheat, which remain governed by the provisions of Ministerial Decision 15082976 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [9 October 2024].

(b) Licenses related to the activities carried out by the Saudi Water Authority and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, which are (potable and non-potable water tankers and bottled water factories), to which the conditions and controls governing this apply, in accordance with the requirements of the authority issuing the license to practice the activity.

Third

This decision comes into force on its date, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act by virtue of it.

May Allah provide success.

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

Issued on: 11 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 6 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5097 issued on 18 July 2025.

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Capital Market Authority: Decision 4-73-2025 Approving the Regulation for Final Clearing and Associated Guarantee Arrangements

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Issued on: 7 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 2 July 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.

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Ministry of Interior: Decision 8 Approving the Amendment of the First, Second, and Third Lists of Security-Restricted Chemicals

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The Minister of Interior,

based on the powers granted to him by law, and 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].

– 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 271442 dated 20 Shawwal 1446 [18 April 2025].

and in pursuance of public interest, hereby decides

First

The amendment of the First, Second, and Third lists of security-restricted chemicals attached to this decision is hereby approved.

Second

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

Third

This decision must be communicated to the concerned entities for implementation and action.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 4 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 29 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5103 issued on 29 August 2025.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 1/4600825389 Adopting the Regulation of Heads of Crafts and Vocations and Their Deputies

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

and based on the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977], and the provisions of article 5(14) of the law which stipulates “supervising the elections and nomination of heads of crafts and vocations, monitoring their work, and resolving disputes that occur between them”,

hereby decides

First

The Regulation of Elections of Heads of Crafts and Vocations and Their Deputies is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

This regulation repeals all relevant provisions and decisions in conflict with it.

Third

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

Fourth

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-Hogail

Issued on: 1 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 26 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5096 issued on 11 July 2025.

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King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority: Decision 000829-25-001 Approving the Amendment to the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area

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The Chief Executive Officer of the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, after perusal of the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision D-1-T 9/45 dated 27 Rajab 1445 [8 February 2024],

based on article 9 of the controls, which stipulates that “the authority shall review these controls periodically and update them—when needed—with the approval of the chief executive officer and the notification of the board of directors of the authority”,

and given the need of the authority to regulate the visiting of the Dahna Area,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The amendment of the Controls for Visiting the Saman Area adopted by the board of directors of the authority Decision D-1-T 9/45 dated 27 Rajab 1445 [8 February 2024] as amended by Administrative Decision 000034-25-001 dated 1 January 2025 is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This decision comes into force on its date, and it must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act by virtue of it.

May Allah provide success.

Chief Executive Officer of the
King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority
Maher bin Abdullah Al-Gothmi

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5095 issued on 4 July 2025.

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Ministerial Decision

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 1603-99-1446 Implementing the Twenty-Third Phase of Linking Electronic Invoicing Systems

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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 Electronic Invoicing Regulation issued by the board of directors of the authority Decision 2-6-20 dated 4 Rabi Al-Thani 1442 [18 November 2020] and based on article 6(a) of the mentioned regulation,

and after perusal of Administrative Decision 19821 dated 15 Shawwal 1442 [27 May 2021] and its amendments, including the approval of the controls, requirements, technical specifications, and procedural rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Electronic Invoicing Regulation,

hereby decides

First

Taking into account the provisions of the commitment decisions to link the electronic invoicing systems previously issued by the authority, all persons subject to the electronic invoicing regulation whose annual revenues subject to value added tax for the year 2022, 2023, or 2024 exceed 750,000 (seven hundred and fifty thousand) Riyals shall commit to linking their electronic invoicing systems, sending electronic invoices and electronic notices, and sharing their data with the authority—the twenty-third phase of linking electronic invoicing systems with the systems of the authority—as of 1 January 2026, and until the latest of 31 March 2026.

Second

The authority shall notify persons who meet the criteria stipulated in this decision using the means of communication approved by the authority within the specified time period.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those required to implement it, and comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Governor
Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi

Issued on: 27 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 23 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5094 issued on 27 June 2025.

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Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision T/15/25/1 Adopting the Technical Manual for External Lighting Requirements

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The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate

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 [26 August 2020],

after perusal of article 7(4) and (20) of the System of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate issued by virtue of clause First 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 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],

in implementation of the strategic objectives of the commission in developing its geographical scope and upgrading the works and services provided in it,

and desiring to reduce visual distortion, preserve visual identity, and protect the night environment,

hereby decides

First

The Technical Manual for External Lighting Requirements is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The fine for violations resulting from non-compliance with the technical manual referred to in clause First of this decision must be as follows:

Violation Unit Person responsible for the violation Extent of impact Warning Corrective grace period after warning Fine in Riyal Procedure in case of repetition Notes
Violation of the provisions of the Technical Manual for External Lighting For one building Owner Non-grievous Applicable 14 days 3,000 Double the fine With correction/removal of the violation at the expense of the violator*

*Subject to article 3.2 of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4300204526 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [18 October 2021].

Third

This decision must be applied in phases announced on the website of the authority, and a time limit must be specified for each phase prior to its application, provided that it is not less than 30 days.

Fourth

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 4300204526 dated 13 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [19 October 2021], 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.

Fifth

This decision must be published with the technical manual in the official gazette and the website of the authority, and comes into force on the date of entry into force of the first phase.

Sixth

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

Seventh

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

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 22 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture: Decision 25254791 Approving the Adoption of Annex 1 to the Technical Manual for the Design, Construction, and Operation of Landfills

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The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Waste Management,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 10(1) of the Waste Management Law issued by Royal Decree D/3 dated 5 Muharram 1443 [13 August 2021], article 4(1) of the System of the National Center for Waste Management issued by Council of Ministers Decision 457 dated 11 Sha’ban 1440 [16 April 2019], and article 43 of the executive regulation of the law issued by Ministerial Decision 332291/1/1443 dated 18 Shawwal 1443 [19 May 2022],

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The adoption of Annex 1 to the Technical Guidelines for the Design, Construction, and Operation of Landfills, relating to the digital requirements necessary for equipping the electronic truck scale system at the entrance to the waste reception facility (bridge scale), is herby approved.

Second

This decision 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 and act on it.

May Allah provide success.

The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Waste Management
Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley

Issued on: 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 17 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.

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Ministry of Finance: Decision 1463 Amending Ministry of Finance Decision 947

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The Minister of Finance,

based on the powers granted to him by law, and based on the Zakat Collection Law issued by Royal Decree 17/2/28/8634 dated 29 Jumada Al-Thani 1370 [7 April 1951] and its amendments,

based on Royal Decree D/40 dated 2 Rajab 1405 [23 March 1985], which includes the collection of zakat in full from all companies, establishments, and others who are subject to the zakat, and the Council of Ministers Decision 126 dated 30 Safar 1436 [23 December 2014], stipulating in clause Second the authorization of the Minister of Finance to issue the necessary decisions to implement Royal Decree D/40 dated 2 Rajab 1405 [23 March 1985],

after perusal of the Working Rules of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Committees issued by Royal Order 25711 dated 8 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [23 October 2023],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Zakat Collection issued by Ministerial Decision 2082 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1438 [28 February 2017], the Executive Regulation for Zakat Collection issued by Ministerial Decision 2216 dated 7 Rajab 1440 [14 March 2019] and its amendments, and the Executive Regulation for Zakat Collection issued by Ministerial Decision 1007 dated 19 Sha’ban 1445 [29 February 2024],

after perusal of clause Fourth of Ministerial Decision 1007 dated 19 Sha’ban 1445 [29 February 2024] and subparagraph (d)1 of it, and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 947 dated 26 Rajab 1446 [26 January 2025],

hereby decides

First

The period provided in clause First of Ministerial Decision 947 dated 26 Rajab 1446 [26 January 2025], stipulating the following: “The application must be submitted within a period not exceeding 30 April 2025,” is hereby amended to read “The application must be submitted within a period not exceeding 31 August 2025.”

Second

This decision must be communicated to those required to implement it and act on it, starting from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance

Issued on: 8 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 4 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5092 issued on 13 June 2025.