Category: Royal Decree

Arabic

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 70/7 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [29 October 2024],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 656 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Saudi Building Code Implementation Law issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [24 January 2017] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ The definition of “National Committee” provided in article 1 is amended to read as follows:

Center: The Saudi Building Code Center.

2․ The phrase “the national committee shall prepare” is amended to become “the center shall prepare” and the phrase “the Minister of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization” is amended to become “the Minister of Municipalities and Housing” in article 15.

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: 12 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 12 March 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5077 issued on 28 March 2025.

Arabic

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 117/11 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [2 December 2024],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 634 dated 26 Sha’ban 1446 [25 February 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The practice of activities relating to pharmacies and establishments selling herbal preparations—referred to in article 3 of the Law of the Pharmaceutical Establishments and Preparations (repealed) issued by Royal Decree D/31 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1425 [18 July 2004]—is hereby approved without requiring the owner to be Saudi, until the issuance and entry into force of the Integrated Health Law.

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: 3 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 3 March 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5075 issued on 14 March 2025.

Arabic

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 69/8 dated 9 Rabi Al-Thani 1445 [24 October 2023], 110/11 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [2 December 2024], and 183/18 dated 28 Rajab 1446 [28 January 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 614 dated 19 Sha’ban 1446 [18 February 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Law of Carriage by Land on Roads is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The entry into force of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—must not prejudice the Concession Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) approved by Royal Decree D/38 dated 6 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [24 December 2017] regarding the right granted to the company to transport hydrocarbon materials.

Third

Carriage by land on roads establishments shall adjust their status within a period not exceeding one year from the date of entry into force of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—in conformity with it, according to the mechanism set by the Transport General Authority.  The chairman of the board of directors of the authority may extend this period—as he sees fit in this regard ‏—for a period not exceeding an additional six months.

Fourth

The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority shall determine the transportation fares for any activities of railway transport it deems appropriate, and any activities of maritime transport it deems appropriate, based on the policies—set by it in this regard—that must explain the pricing principles, without prejudice to the international obligations of the Kingdom.

Fifth

As an exception to the provisions of article 34 of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree— ‏ foreign trucks proven to be transporting within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must be issued violation tickets and punished in accordance with the provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree— from the date of its publication, provided that the Chairman of the Transport General Authority completes the necessary procedures to implement the provisions of this clause simultaneously with the date of publication of the law referred to in clause First of this decree.

Sixth

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: 24 Sha’ban 1446
Corresponding to: 23 February 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5073 issued on 28 February 2025.

Arabic

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 128/12 dated 2 Jumada Al-Thani 1446 [3 December 2024],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 594 dated 12 Sha’ban 1446 [11 February 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

Article 4(1) of the Law of the Public Prosecution issued by Royal Decree D/56 dated 24 Shawwal 1409 [29 May 1989] is hereby amended to read as follows:

1․ ‏A council named the “Public Prosecution Council” is hereby established and consists of the following:

(a) The Attorney General—Chairman

(b) The Deputy Attorney General—Member and deputy chairman

(c) Seven members of the Public Prosecution, none of whom are of a rank lower than Head of the Investigation and Prosecution Directorate A—Members

(d) Those with expertise and competence—Two members

The Attorney General shall nominate the members referred to in subparagraph (c), and the appointment of the members referred to in subparagraphs (c) and (d) must be by royal order for a period of four years renewable. The remuneration and benefits of the members of the Public Prosecution Council must be determined by royal order.

Second

Article 4 of the Law of the Board of Grievances issued by Royal Decree D/78 dated 19 Ramadan 1428 [1 October 2007] is hereby amended to read as follows:

A council named the “Administrative Judiciary Council” is hereby established in the board and consists of:

1․ The President of the Board of Grievances—Chairman

2․ The President of the Supreme Administrative Court—Member

3․ The most senior deputy president of the board—Member

4․ Four judges who meet the requirements for an appeal judge—Members

5․ Those with expertise and competence—Two members

The members referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 must be appointed by royal order for a period of four years renewable. The remuneration and benefits of the council members must be determined by royal order.

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: 17 Sha’ban 1446
Corresponding to: 16 February 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5072 issued on 21 February 2025.

Arabic

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 Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 27 Rajab 1442 [11 March 2021],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 105/10 dated 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 [19 November 2024],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 571 dated 5 Sha’ban 1446 [4 February 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing issued by Royal Decree D/59 dated 27 Rajab 1442 [11 March 2021] is hereby amended as follows:

1‏. The definition of “ministry” provided in article 1 is deleted.

2․ The definition of “license” provided in article 1 is amended to read as follows:

License: A document issued by the authority, allowing those who have been issued a license to practice the profession in accordance with the conditions and controls specified in the law and regulation.

3․ Article 4 is amended to read as follows:

1․ ‏The license application must be submitted to the authority in accordance with the procedures specified by the board.

2‏. The authority shall issue its decision to approve the granting of the license, or to reject the license application with reasons, within a period specified by the regulation. The license applicant may file a grievance against the rejection decision before the Administrative Court.

3․ ‏The regulation must specify the procedures for reviewing and deciding on the license application, its duration, and the conditions for its renewal.

4․ ‏The board shall determine the fee for the license.

4‏. Article 5 is amended to read as follows:

Without prejudice to the punishments stipulated in article 10 of the law, the authority may issue a decision to cancel the license. A person for whom a license cancellation decision is issued may file a grievance against it before the Administrative Court. The cancellation of the license does not result in the cancellation of his membership in the authority.

5․ Article 19 is amended to read as follows:

A chartered accountant whose license has been struck off in accordance with the provisions of the law may apply for reinstatement of the license after five years from the date of the striking-off decision. The board or whoever it authorizes shall decide on the application. The same conditions and procedures prescribed for issuing the license must be followed in reinstatement of the license.

6‏. Article 20 is amended to read as follows:

Without prejudice to the mandates of the relevant entities, employees of the authority—who are appointed by a decision by the board—shall police the crimes stipulated in article 10 of the law, and any violations of the provisions of the law, its regulation, and the decisions issued for their implementation.

Second

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority is hereby granted the power to set the specific standards and conditions that must be met by licensees before dealing with them to provide zakat and tax services on behalf of taxpayers. The authority shall raise any matters requiring a legal procedure in this regard.

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: 10 Sha’ban 1446
Corresponding to: 9 February 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5072 issued on 21 February 2025.

Arabic

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.

Arabic

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.

Arabic

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.

Arabic

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.

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Issued on: 5 Rajab 1446
Corresponding to: 5 January 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5065 issued on 17 January 2025.