The Minister of Culture,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on article 6(8) of the Statutes of Cultural Authorities approved by Council of Ministers Decision 1012 dated 27 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [4 June 2024],
after perusal of the Board of Directors of the Architecture and Design Commission Decision D-8-T/25 (CAD), the Board of Directors of the Visual Arts Commission Decision D-2-T/25 (CVA), the Board of Directors of the Culinary Arts Commission Decision D-1-T/25 (CCA), the Board of Directors of the Music Commission Decision D-01-T/25 (CMU), the Board of Directors of the Film Commission Decision D-3-T/25 (CFI), the Board of Directors of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Decision D-1-T/25 (LPT), the Board of Directors of the Museums Commission Decision D-1-T/25 (CMUS), the Board of Directors of the Heritage Commission Decision D-1-T/25 (CHER), the Board of Directors of the Fashion Commission Decision D-1-T/25 (CFAS), the Board of Directors of the Libraries Commission Decision D-1-T/25 (CLIB), and the Board of Directors of the Theatre and Performing Arts Commission Decision (Decision 2/2 TPA/2025),
hereby decides
First
The licensing regulations for cultural commissions are hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
This decision repeals any previous decisions in conflict with it, and it must be communicated to those who are required to adopt it, implement it, and act by virtue of it.
Third
The provisions of these regulations come into force after 90 days from the date of their publication in the official gazette.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Culture
Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud
Issued on: 9 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447
Corresponding to: 1 September 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5118 issued on 31 October 2025.