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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 184/19 dated 2 Sha’ban 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 863 dated 14 Shawwal 1445,

have decreed as follows

First

The Unified Law for International Carriage by Land between the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in its forty-third session held on 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444, corresponding to 9 December 2022, in the City of Riyadh.

Second

The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority shall issue the Executive Regulation of the Unified Law for International Carriage by Land between the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, after its approval by the ministerial committee for transport and communications of the states of the council, as stipulated in article twenty-four of the law, and it shall come into force from the date of its entry into force.

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: 19 Shawwal 1445
Corresponding to: 28 April 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5031 issued on 10 May 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of the Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 and its amendments,

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 19/181 dated 2 Sha’ban 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 829 dated 23 Rabi Al-Thani 1445,

have decreed as follows

First

The Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree D/85 dated 26 Shawwal 1428 is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 5 is hereby amended to have the following text:

(a) Each motorcycle must carry a single, clear, and legible plate, which must be fixed on its rear, and it is not permitted to ride without it.

(b) Each trailer or semi-trailer must carry the plate number of the prime mover if its size obscures the visibility of that plate. Each trailer or semi-trailer must carry its own plate as specified by the regulation.

(c) Without prejudice to the provisions relating to the trailer and semi-trailer provided in the law, the regulation must specify the provisions to which the trailer and semi-trailer are subject to from among the provisions of the law relating to the vehicle, in line with the nature of the trailer and semi-trailer.

2. A paragraph is hereby added to article 7 numbered (ix) with the following text:

Trailer and semi-trailer plates.

3. A row is hereby added to the Schedule of Fees for Driving Licences and Transfer of Ownership of Vehicles of All Types—attached to the law—numbered 9, which contains the fees relating to the driving licence of the trailer and semi-trailer, as follows:

Type	Annual Licence Fee	Annual Renewal Fee	Damaged and Lost Fee
Trailer and semi-trailer driving licence	100 Riyals	100 Riyals	100 Riyals

4. Paragraph 15 of the Schedule of Violations 2—attached to the Law and amended by Royal Decree D/115 dated 5 Dhu Al-Hijja 1439—is hereby amended to have the following text: “Non-fulfilment of the legal requirements for the trailer or semi-trailer.”

Second

Owners of trailers and semi-trailers are hereby granted a period of 1 year to rectify their status in accordance with the Traffic Law after its amendment in accordance with the provisions of clause First of this decree. The state shall—during this period—bear the fee for the issuance of the trailer and semi-trailer driving licence and the fee for the issuance of the trailer and semi-trailer plate.

The Ministry of Interior has the right to evaluate the extent of the need to extend this period before its expiry, according to the verification of the ministry—in coordination with the relevant entities—of the readiness of the infrastructure to implement the Traffic Law after its amendment in accordance with the provisions of clause First of this decree, and to address the difficulties that may arise during the application.

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: 28/9/1445
Corresponding to: 7/4/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.

Arabic Auto Translate

Issued on: 22/9/1445
Corresponding to: 1/4/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 165/18 dated 17 Rajab 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 805 dated 16 Ramadan 1445,

have decreed as follows

First

The amendment to the Civil Status Law issued by Royal Decree D/7 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1407 is hereby approved as follows:

1. A paragraph is hereby added to article 2, the order of which is (v) with the following text:

(v) Identity card: A national identity document issued to a Saudi by the Civil Status in accordance with the provisions of this law, in its physical or digital form.

2. Article 16 is hereby amended to have the following text:

When records are amended or civil cases and incidents are registered, the biometric features of Saudis who have reached the age of 6 must be registered. The executive regulation must specify the necessary controls for matters provided in this article.

3. Article 67 is hereby amended to have the following text:

Saudis who have reached the age of 15 shall obtain their own identity card. Their guardian, custodian, or agent shall take the required measures for this. This is optional for those between the ages of 6 and 15. The card must be issued according to the records of the Central Civil Registry. The executive regulation must specify the necessary controls for matters provided in this article.

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: 22/9/1445
Corresponding to: 1/4/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5028 issued on 22 April 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on articles 17 and 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decisions 200/27 dated 12 Ramadan 1444 and 56/7 dated 8 Rabi Al-Thani 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 662 dated 10 Sha’ban 1445,

have decreed as follows

First: The phrase “with the exception of social loans for low-income individuals” provided in the end of article 7(1)(c) of the Law of the Social Development Bank issued by Royal Decree D/34 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1427 is hereby repealed.

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: 22/8/1445
Corresponding to: 3/3/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5024 issued on 15 March 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 279/43 dated 22 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1443,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 692 dated 17 Sha’ban 1445,

have decreed as follows

First: The Railway Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second: The law—referred to in clause First of this decree—shall upon its entry into force replace the Railway Transport Law issued by Royal Decree D/33 dated 24 Jumada Al-Awwal 1433 and repeal all provisions that contradict it.

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: 22/8/1445
Corresponding to: 3/3/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5024 issued on 15 March 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decisions 241/61 dated 28 Safar 1440, 196/37 dated 25 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1442, and 103/12 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 629 dated 3 Sha’ban 1445,

have decreed as follows

First: The Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers, Witnesses, Experts, and Victims is hereby approved in the form attached.

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: 8/8/1445
Corresponding to: 18/2/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5022 issued on 1 March 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 225/32 dated 26 Shawwal 1444 and Decision 135/16 dated 3 Rajab 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 601 dated 25 Rajab 1445,

have decreed as follows

First: The System of the National Infrastructure Fund is hereby approved in the form attached.

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: 1/8/1445
Corresponding to: 11/2/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5020 issued on 16 February 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 97/11 dated 6 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 575 dated 18 Rajab 1445,

have decreed as follows

First: The Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Latvia on Economic Cooperation signed in the city of Riyadh on 18 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444, corresponding to 7 June 2023, is hereby approved in the form attached.

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: 23/7/1445
Corresponding to: 4/2/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5020 issued on 16 February 2024.

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,

based on article 20 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414,

based on article 18 of the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 137/16 dated 3 Rajab 1445,

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 580 dated 18 Rajab 1445,

have decreed as follows

First: The repeal of the provisions related to investigation and trial provided in the Law on the Trial of Ministers issued by Royal Decree 88 dated 22 Ramadan 1380 is hereby approved. This shall apply after the Royal Order approving the “Draft Law on Criminal Procedures for the Trial of Members of the Council of Ministers” is issued and comes into force.

Second: The repeal of the provisions relating to crimes, punishments, and other relevant provisions provided in the Law on the Trial of Ministers is hereby approved. This shall apply after the Penal Law is issued and comes into force.

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: 23/7/1445
Corresponding to: 4/2/2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5023 issued on 8 March 2024.