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Royal Order O/274 Appointing an Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs

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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 Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Abdullah bin Fahad bin Mohammed bin Faris is hereby appointed Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs 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: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/258 Relieving the President of the Board of Grievances from His Position

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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 Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/268 dated 7 Rajab 1444 [29 January 2023],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Khalid bin Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Yousef, President of the Board of Grievances, is hereby relieved of his position.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/242 Appointing a Deputy Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region

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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 Regions Law issued by Royal Order O/92 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud Al-Saud is hereby appointed Deputy Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region 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: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/11 Appointing Salih Al-Fawzan as Grand Mufti of the Kingdom

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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 Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

after perusal of Royal Order O/4 dated 20 Muharram 1414 [10 July 1993], Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993], and Royal Order O/82 and Royal Order O/83 dated 29 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [21 September 2025],

and based on the matters presented to us by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince,

We hereby order the following

First

The Honorable Sheikh Dr Salih bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan is hereby appointed Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and General President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, with the rank of Minister.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 30 Rabi Al-Thani 1447
Corresponding to: 23 October 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5117 issued on 24 October 2025.

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Royal Order O/76 Amending Article 4 of the Statute of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority

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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 [1 March 1992],

and after perusal of the Statute of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority issued by Royal Order O/19 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1431 [24 February 2010],

We hereby order the following

First

The phrase “in which their remuneration is specified” in article 4 of the Statute of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority issued by Royal Order O/19 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1431 [24 February 2010] and its amendments is hereby deleted.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 19 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 11 September 2025

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

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Royal Order O/414 Relieving the Governor of Communication, Space, and Technology Commission from His Position

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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 [1 March 1992],

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

and after perusal of Royal Order O/67 dated 28 Safar 1445 [13 September 2023],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Mohammed bin Saud bin Musa Al-Tamimi, Governor of Communications, Space, and Technology Commission, is hereby relieved from his position.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 8 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5085 issued on 9 May 2025.

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Royal Order O/413 Appointing a Deputy to the Private Secretary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

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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 [1 March 1992],

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

after perusal of Royal Order O/352 dated 15 Ramadan 1446 [15 March 2025],

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

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Tamim bin Abdulaziz Al-Salem is hereby appointed Deputy to the Private Secretary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques with the rank of minister.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 8 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5085 issued on 9 May 2025.

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Royal Order O/412 Appointing a Deputy Head of the Royal Court

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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 [1 March 1992],

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

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

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Askar is hereby appointed Deputy Head of the Royal Court with the rank of minister.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 8 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5085 issued on 9 May 2025.

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Royal Order O/411 Appointing a Vice Minister of National Guard

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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 [1 March 1992],

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

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

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood is hereby appointed Vice Minister of the National Guard with the rank of minister.

Second

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 8 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5085 issued on 9 May 2025.

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Royal Order O/410 Relieving the Vice Minister of Interior from His Position

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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 [1 March 1992],

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

and after perusal of Royal Orders O/525 dated 14 Ramadan 1443 [15 April 2022] and O/447 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [15 May 2024],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood, Vice Minister of Interior, is hereby relieved from his position.

Second

His Highness Prince Dr Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al-Muqrin, Private Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, is hereby assigned to carry out the work of Vice Minister of Interior.

Third

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

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 8 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5085 issued on 9 May 2025.