Category: Royal Order

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of Royal Order O/137 dated 8 Rajab 1391 [30 August 1971], issued to establish and organize the Council of Senior Scholars,

after perusal of Royal Order O/88 dated 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1422 [29 May 2001],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/142 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1442 [18 October 2020],

and in pursuance of public interest,

We hereby order the following

First

The Council of Senior Scholars is hereby reconstituted with the following eminent president and members, starting from 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [5 September 2024]:

1. His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh as Chairman.

2. Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan.

3. Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh.

4. Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen bin Abdulrahman Al-Turki.

5. Sheikh Abdullah bin Suleiman bin Mohammed Al-Manea.

6. Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Humaid.

7. Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim bin Abdulaziz Al-Issa.

8. Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Mutlaq.

9. Sheikh Dr Saad bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Shathri.

10. Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Kulliyyah.

11. Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah bin Mubarak Al-Mujib.

12. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hassan bin Abdulrahman Al-Sheikh.

13. Sheikh Dr Yousuf bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saeed.

14. Sheikh Mohammed bin Mohammed Al-Mukhtar bin Mohammad Mazid.

15. Sheikh Dr Jibril bin Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Busaili.

16. Sheikh Dr Abdulsalam bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sulaiman.

17. Sheikh Dr Ghalib bin Mohammed bin Abu Al-Qasim Hamdhi.

18. Sheikh Dr Sami bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Suqair.

19. Sheikh Dr Bandar bin Abdulaziz bin Siraj Baleela.

20. Sheikh Abdulbaqi bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Mubarak.

21. Sheikh Dr AbduIillah bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Mulla.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 29 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 4 September 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5046 issued on 6 September 2024.

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Grade issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391,

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib is hereby appointed as an advisor at the Ministry of Defense with the excellent rank.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 31 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412,

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Grade issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [14 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/415 dated 28 Rajab 1442 [12 March 2021],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, the medical advisor at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, is hereby relieved of his post.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 31 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

and Supreme Commander of All Military Forces,

after perusal of the Law of the Service of Officers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 28 Sha’ban 1393 [26 September 1973],

after perusal of the Military Retirement Law, issued by Royal Decree D/24 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1395 [17 April 1975],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/73 dated 25 Safar 1446 [31 August 2024],

We hereby order the following

First

Mutlaq bin Salim bin Mutlaq Al-Azima is hereby appointed as an advisor in the Royal Court with the rank of Lieutenant General.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 31 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

and Supreme Commander of All Military Forces,

after perusal of the Law of the Service of Officers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 28 Sha’ban 1393 [26 September 1973],

after perusal of Royal Orders O/41 dated 15 Safar 1439 [5 November 2017], O/137 dated 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1439 [26 February 2018], and O/131 dated 9 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [16 October 2021],

and based on the matters presented to Us by His Highness the Minister of Defense,

We hereby order the following

First

The service of Lieutenant General Mutlaq bin Salim bin Mutlaq Al-Azima, Commander of the Joint Forces, is hereby terminated by his retirement, effective from the date of this order.

Second

Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Ghufaili, Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, is hereby relieved of his post and appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff with the rank of Lieutenant General.

Third

Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mutair, Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, is hereby relieved of his post and appointed as an advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense with the rank of Lieutenant General.

Fourth

Major General Fahd bin Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Salman is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Commander of the Joint Forces.

Fifth

Major General Fahd bin Saud bin Dhuwaihir Al-Jahni is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Chief of Staff of the Land Forces.

Sixth

Lieutenant General Marine Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Hamid Al-Gharibi is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces.

Seventh

His Highness the Minister of Defense shall implement this order of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 25 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 29 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5045 issued on 30 August 2024.

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Issued on: 9 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 15 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5046 issued on 6 September 2024.

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Issued on: 4 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 10 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5043 issued on 16 August 2024.

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of Royal Order O/61 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [27 September 2022],

based on what was presented to us by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister on 28 Shawwal 1445 [7 May 2024] regarding the convening of the Council of Ministers meeting, if We do not attend it and the chairman of the council does not attend it, the meeting shall be chaired by the eldest of their Royal Highness that is a member of the council present.

after perusal of the Basic Laws Committee Minutes 25 dated 15 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [23 May 2024],

and in pursuance of public interest,

we hereby order the following

First

The Council of Ministers meeting—if not attended by the chairman of the council or any of his deputies—must be held under the chairmanship of the eldest members of the council present who are sons of the Founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Faisal Al-Saud, including the descendants, as an exception to the provision of article 7 of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993] regarding the Chairmanship of Meetings of the Council of Ministers. The decisions issued at such meetings must be signed by the chairman of the council.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 4 Safar 1446
Corresponding to: 8 August 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5042 issued on 9 August 2024.

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Law of Civil Associations and Institutions issued by Royal Decree D/8 of 19 Safar 1437 [2 December 2015].

and after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memorandum 2354 dated 28 Jumada Al-Thani 1445 [8 January 2024] and Memorandum 2895 dated 10 Sha’ban 1445 [20 February 2024],

we hereby order the following

First

The establishment of the Riyadh Non-Profit Establishment an independent institution of a private and non-profit nature is hereby approved in accordance with its attached constitution.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 24 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5037 issued on 5 July 2024.

Arabic

With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of Royal Order 36347 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [8 March 2019],

and after perusal of the Statutes Committee Minutes 15 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [31 May 2024],

and in pursuance of public interest,

we hereby order the following

First

The enforcement of the provisions of article 11(b) of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993], regarding the exercise by the vice minister of the powers and functions of the minister in his absence, must be as follows:

1. The general vice minister replaces the minister.

2. In the event of the vacancy or absence of the position of the general vice minister, the most senior competent vice ministers replace the minister unless any of them occupies a higher rank.

3. In the absence of a general or competent vice minister, the acting minister replaces the minister.

In all cases, the minister may submit a request to determine who replaces him from among his general or competent vices, and he may agree with the acting minister to exercise some of these powers and tasks, provided that the minister—after agreement with the acting minister—informs the Prime Minister of this.

Second

The provisions of clause First of Our order must not prejudice the provisions of any special statutory provision.

Third

This order of Ours hereby replaces Royal Order 36347 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [8 March 2019].

Fourth

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 24 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5037 issued on 5 July 2024.