Issued on: 17 Sha’ban 1446
Corresponding to: 16 February 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5072 issued on 21 February 2025.
Category: Royal Decree
Issued on: 10 Sha’ban 1446
Corresponding to: 9 February 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5072 issued on 21 February 2025.
With the help of Allah the Almighty,
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 106/10 dated 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [19 November 2024],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 547 dated 28 Rajab 1446 [28 January 2025],
have decreed as follows
First
The period stipulated in clause Second of Royal Decree D/3 dated 5 Muharram 1443 [13 August 2021] is hereby extended by continuing the application of the mandate of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing regarding the fees for collecting commercial and residential waste—provided in the municipal service fees approved by Royal Decree D/71 dated 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1437 [9 August 2016]—for a period of two years starting from 6 Muharram 1445 [24 July 2023].
Second
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned entities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 3 Sha’ban 1446
Corresponding to: 2 February 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5069 issued on 14 February 2025.
With the help of Allah the Almighty,
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/ 90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
after perusal of the Shura Council Decision 56/6 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [28 October 2024]
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 498 dated 14 Rajab 1446 [14 January 2025],
have decreed as follows
First
The government entity is exempted from penalties and fines resulting from its violation of the Law of the Municipal Licensing Procedures–issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 23 Ramadan 1435 [20 July 2014]–if it corrects this violation within one year from the date of this decree. The Minister of Municipalities and Housing may extend the period for another year.
Second
His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 19 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 19 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5068 issued on 7 February 2025.
With the help of Allah the Almighty,
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 80/8 dated 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [4 November 2024],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 473 dated 7 Rajab 1446 [7 January 2025],
have decreed as follows
First
The Law of Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—do not prejudice the validity of licenses issued in accordance with the Petroleum Products Trade Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 28 Muharram 1439 [18 October 2017], and the holders of these licenses—at the time the law comes into force—shall rectify their status in accordance with its provisions within a period not exceeding two years from the date of its entry into force, provided that they submit a plan to the Ministry of Energy to rectify their status within a maximum period of one year from the date of entry into force of the law and its regulations. The Minister of Energy may grant an additional grace period or periods to rectify their status not exceeding six years from the date of expiry of the specified period for rectifying the status, as he determines to be in the public interest.
Third
His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 12 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 12 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5066 issued on 24 January 2025.
With the help of Allah the Almighty
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
based on article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],
after perusal of Shura Council Decision 23/238 dated 15 Ramadan 1445 [25 March 2024] and 24/4 dated 11 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [14 October 2024],
and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 474 dated 7 Rajab 1446 [7 January 2025],
have decreed as follows
First
The Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 [7 November 2007] is hereby amended as follows:
1 . Article 71 is repealed.
2․ Schedule of Violations 2 attached to the law—amended by Royal Decree D/115 dated 5 Dhu Al-Hijja 1439 [16 August 2018]—is amended by adding paragraph 16 with the following text: “Driving a vehicle on the roads with an expired driving license.”
Second
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned entities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 12 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 12 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5065 issued on 17 January 2025.
Issued on: 5 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 5 January 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5065 issued on 17 January 2025.
Issued on: 21 Jumada Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 22 December 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5065 issued on 17 January 2025.
Issued on: 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 28 November 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5059 issued on 6 December 2024.
With the help of Allah the Almighty, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on Article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],
based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],
based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],
after perusal of the Shura Council Decision 41/5 dated 12 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [16 October 2024],
after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 327 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [30 October 2024],
have decreed as follows
First
The amendment of article 5 of the Law of the Judiciary issued by Royal Decree D/78 dated 19 Ramadan 1428 [1 October 2007] is hereby approved to read as follows:
The Supreme Judicial Council must consist of a president and fourteen members as follows:
(a) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(b) Four full-time judges who meet the requirements for a president of a court of appeal.
(c) The Attorney General.
(d) Deputy Minister of Justice.
(e) Four members who meet the requirements for a president of a court of appeal.
(f) Three members with experience and expertise.
The appointment of the Chairman of the Council and the members referred to in paragraphs (b), (e) and (f) must be by royal decree for a renewable period of four years, and the remuneration and benefits of the council members must be determined by royal decree.
Second
The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446
Corresponding to: 3 November 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5055 issued on 8 November 2024.