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 [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 197/19 dated 4 Sha’ban 1446 [3 February 2025] and Decision 30/3 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [29 September 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 415 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [25 November 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Financial Control Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The provisions of the law, referred to in clause First of this decree, do not apply to the Saudi Central Bank, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and the General Court of Audit.

Third

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1447
Corresponding to: 1 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5129 issued on 12 December 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 Shura Council Law, issued by Royal Order No. (A/91) dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 424/39 dated 19 Muharram 1447 [14 July 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 414 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [25 November 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Sports Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

Individuals and entities on whom the provisions of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—shall rectify their status in a manner that complies with it within a year from its entry into force. The Minister of Sports may extend this period for a similar period.

Third

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned authorities—each within their area of mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1447
Corresponding to: 1 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5129 issued on 12 December 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 81/7 dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [27 October 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 417 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [25 November 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Real Estate Title Law issued by Royal Decree D/91 dated 19 Ramadan 1443 [20 April 2022] is hereby amended as follows:

1․ Amending article 6 to read as follows:

Access to the real estate register data must be available to the public, with the following exceptions:

1․ Data relating to the title owners, as determined by the law and the regulation.

2․ Real estate data that the concerned entities determine to be confidential.

2․ Amending article 9 to read as follows:

The competent entity shall prepare lists of real estate whose title is registered based on the registration of the real estate deeds issued pursuant to the provisions of the law, and shall publish them by the appropriate means specified by the regulation, provided that those lists include the details of the ownership registration deed, namely: The real estate number, its location, its area, and its cadastral data.

3․ Amending article 11 to read as follows:

1․ In the event of the filing of a lawsuit related to the initial title registration, as stipulated by article 10 of the law, it must be annotated in the Real Estate Register and the lists of real estate whose title is registered. The outcome of the final judgment issued on the lawsuit must be recorded in the register.

The regulation must specify the procedures and provisions for annotation in the Real Estate Register and in the lists of real estate whose title is registered.

2․ The initial title registration acquires absolute conclusiveness within a period not exceeding a year from the date of publication of the lists of real estate whose title is registered as specified by the competent entity in the announcement decision for the real estate area. A harmed party by the initial title registration, after it has acquired absolute conclusiveness, has the right to resort to the competent court and demand compensation from the party responsible, without the right to request cancellation of the initial title registration or amendment of its data or the rights contained in it.

Second

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1447
Corresponding to: 1 December 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5129 issued on 12 December 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 16/1 dated 23 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [15 September 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 386 dated 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [18 November 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Common Industrial Regulatory Law of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, which was adopted by the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf at its 43rd session held on 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444, corresponding to 9 December 2022 in the city of Riyadh, is hereby approved in the form attached to the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Telegram 4134 dated 14 Rajab 1444 [5 February 2023].

Second

The law—referred to in clause First of this decree—and the executive regulation of the law must be published in the official gazette within 30 days from the issuance of the executive regulation by the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and they come into force after 90 days from the date of their publication.

Third

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is the “competent entity” mentioned in article 1(6) of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—and the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources is the “head of the competent entity” mentioned in paragraph 7 of the same article.

Fourth

The Council of Ministers shall determine the minimum and maximum limits for administrative fines and the total fines mentioned in article 21(2) of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—based on a proposal from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.

Fifth

The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources shall undertake the following:

1․ Designating those who have judicial enforcement status, in accordance with the provisions of article 18 of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—without prejudice to the applicable laws and instructions.

2․ Issuing the decision approving the executive regulation of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—adopted by the Industrial Cooperation Committee at its 51st meeting held in the Sultanate of Oman on 29 Safar 1445 corresponding to 14 September 2023, as stipulated in article 25 of the law, and issuing decisions approving any amendment to it.

Sixth

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, shall agree with the National Incentives Committee, for the purposes of implementing article 14 of the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—with regard to the incentive packages provided by the committee to the industrial sector.

Seventh

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: 3 Jumada Al-Thani 1447
Corresponding to: 24 November 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5127 issued on 5 December 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 [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 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decisions 375/35 dated 29 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 [26 June 2025] and 31/3 dated 7 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [29 September 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 360 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [11 November 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of mandates—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

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

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5125 issued on 28 November 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 28/2 dated 24 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [16 September 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 322 dated 6 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [28 October 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The amendment to some articles of the Law of Foreign Hujaj Service Providers issued by Royal Decree D/111 dated 17 Ramadan 1440 [22 May 2019] is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of mandates—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

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

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5122 issued on 14 November 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 196/19 dated 4 Sha’ban 1446 [3 February 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 306 dated 29 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [21 October 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The extension of the authority of the Minister of Finance to exempt from the provisions of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law issued by Royal Decree D/128 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1440 [16 July 2019], which cannot be applied when applying the rules of income participation, for a period not exceeding three years, starting from the date of expiry of the period specified in clause Second of Royal Decree D/33 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1443 [18 November 2021] is hereby approved, provided that the Ministry of Finance coordinates with the relevant entities to study the appropriate alternatives to the request for exemption from the law before the expiry of this extension.

Second

The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of mandates—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 27 October 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5118 issued on 31 October 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 [19 March 1993],

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 Shura Council Decision 8/1 dated 22 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [14 September 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 226 dated 24 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [16 September 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Legal Provisions for Regulating the Relationship Between the Landlord and Tenant are 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 mandate—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1447
Corresponding to: 24 September 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5120 issued on 7 November 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 [19 March 1993],

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 [19 March 1993],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 314/31 dated 22 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [20 May 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 186 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [2 September 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Protocol for Regional Cooperation in Fisheries Management and Marine Aquaculture in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, signed in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on 21 Sha’ban 1446 [20 February 2025], is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

His Royal Highness the Deputy Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies–each within their area of competence–shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 7 September 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5108 issued on 19 September 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 [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 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of Shura Council Decision 125/22 dated 15 Jumada Al-Thani 1443 [18 January 2022] and Decision 301/30 dated 21 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [19 May 2025],

and after perusal of Council of Ministers Decision 177 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [26 August 2025],

have decreed as follows

First

The Law of Real Estate Expropriation for Public Interest and Temporary Possession of Real Estate is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The provisions provided in the Law of Real Estate Expropriation for Public Benefit and Temporary Possession of Real Estate issued by Royal Decree D/15 dated 11 Rabi Al-Awwal 1424 [12 May 2003] apply to cases of real estate expropriation and temporary possession of real estate, in respect of which decisions have been issued approving the commencement of procedures before the date of entry into force of the law referred to in clause First of this decree.

Third

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and the Ministry of Energy shall, within one year from the date of approval of the law referred to in clause First of this decree, take the necessary measures to link the costs of consumption of electricity and water services to the occupants of the real estate and not to the title deed of the real estate.

The mentioned period may be extended by a decision of the Council of Ministers.

Fourth

The handling of electricity and water consumption bills for expropriated real estate must be in accordance with the law—referred to in clause First of this decree—during the period mentioned in clause Third of this decree, and in accordance with the “Mechanism for Handling Electricity and Water Consumption Bills for Expropriated Real Estate Within the Diriyah Development Project,” which was approved by Royal Decree D/74 on 12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1445 [26 November 2023].

Fifth

The Prime Minister, the ministers, and the heads of independent concerned agencies—each within their area of competence—shall implement this decree of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 4 September 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5108 issued on 19 September 2025.