Tag: Ministry of Interior

Arabic

The Minister of Interior, based on the powers entrusted to him,

after perusal of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 28 Rabi Al-Thani 1428 [15 May 2007] and its executive regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 21913 dated 17 Shawwal 1436 [2 August 2015],

and based on the directive communicated by President of the Royal Court Telegram 6567 dated 23 Muharram 1447 [18 July 2025], which requires the Ministry of Interior to take the necessary measures to review the executive regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law to add the chemical substance (PETN) to the names of explosive materials and their derivatives, firecrackers, and the items specified in the regulation.

hereby decides

First

A new paragraph numbered 7 is hereby added to article 2 of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law with the following text: “The chemical substance (PETN) used in the field of rock cutting for civil purposes.”

Second

A new paragraph numbered 29 is hereby added to article 28 of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law, Safety Requirements when Storing Explosives, with the following text: “The chemical substance (PETN) must be stored in a warehouse separate from the rest of the explosive materials.”

Third

Article 31(2) of the Executive Regulation of the Explosives and Firecrackers Law is hereby amended to read as follows: “Highly sensitive explosive materials such as capsules, detonators, and the chemical substance (PETN), and the like, must not be transported in one container with other explosive materials, unless they are separated in accordance with the technical specifications of the carrier.”

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

Issued on: 23 Safar 1447
Corresponding to: 17 August 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5105 issued on 5 September 2025.

Arabic

The Minister of Interior,

based on the powers granted to him by law, and after perusal of:

– Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [26 August 2021] and the amendments issued in its regard.

– Ministerial Decision 5 dated 10 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445 [16 June 2024].

– The noble directive communicated by President of the Royal Court Telegram 27951 dated 20 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [23 October 2024], regarding the formation of a technical committee for security-restricted chemicals, headed by the High Commission for Industrial Security, and the membership of a number of entities, which undertakes to review and update the First, Second, and Third lists of security-restricted chemicals under the Chemicals Management Law and its executive regulation, whose minutes were submitted by the High Commission for Industrial Security Telegram 271442 dated 20 Shawwal 1446 [18 April 2025].

and in pursuance of public interest, hereby decides

First

The amendment of the First, Second, and Third lists of security-restricted chemicals attached to this decision is hereby approved.

Second

This amendment to the lists must be implemented within the Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law from the date of issuance of this decision.

Third

This decision must be communicated to the concerned entities for implementation and action.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 4 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 29 June 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5103 issued on 29 August 2025.

Arabic

The Minister of Interior,

based on the powers entrusted to him,

after perusal of the Law of the Private Civilian Security Service issued by Royal Decree D/24 dated 8 Rajab 1426 [13 August 2005],

and after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Private Civilian Security Service issued by Ministerial Decision 170/H/D dated 5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1427 [1 June 2006],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Article 2 of the Executive Regulation of the Law of Private Civilian Security Service is hereby amended in the form attached to this decision of ours.

Second

This decision must be communicated to the relevant entities, to implement it, each within the area of their mandate.

Third

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 6 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446
Corresponding to: 4 May 2025

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5087 issued on 16 May 2025.

Arabic

The Minister of Interior

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Weapons and Ammunition Law issued by Royal Decree D/45 dated 25 Rajab 1426 [30 August 2005], amended by Royal Decree D/17 dated 1 Rabi Al-Thani 1437 [12 January 2016], and amended by Royal Decree D/71 dated 1 Jumada Al-Thani 1444 [25 December 2022], and its executive regulation, and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

A paragraph is hereby added to article 9/11 of the Executive Regulation of the Weapons and Ammunition Law, regarding the conditions for obtaining a license to carry and possess individual firearms and hunting weapons, to read as follows: “Passing the medical examination for toxicology.”

Second

This decision must be communicated to the relevant authorities, to implement it, each within their area of competence.

Third

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Minister of Interior Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 10 Rabi Al-Thani 1446
Corresponding to: 14 October 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5054 issued on -1 November 2024.

Arabic

Minister of Interior

based on the powers entrusted to him by law, and after perusal of:

– Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Muharram 1443 [26 August 2021], which includes the approval of the amendment of the name of the Law on the Import and Management of Chemicals.

– Our Telegram 134436 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1439 [21 February 2018], which includes the approval of the formation of a committee headed by the General Secretariat of the High Commission for Industrial Security, to review the chemicals listed in the Executive Regulation of the Law on the Import and Management of Chemicals.

– The Law on the Import and Management of Chemicals issued by Royal Decree D/38 dated 16 Jumada Al-Thani 1427 [12 July 2006].

– General Secretariat of the High Commission for Industrial Security minutes attached to Telegram 290171 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [15 May 2024], and after perusal the draft executive regulation of the law.

and in pursuance of public interest, hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Chemicals Management Law is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

This regulation comes into force from the date of its issuance.

Third

The procedures listed in the regulation must be evaluated, provided that periodic meetings are held to develop them when needed.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 10 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 16 June 2024

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5103 issued on 29 August 2025.

Arabic

The Minister of Interior,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

and after perusal of the Law for the Electronic Transfer of Information of Persons Dealing with Private Establishments to the National Information Center in the Ministry of Interior (Shomoos Security System) issued by Royal Decree D/43 of 21 Jumada Al-Thani 1435 [22 April 2014] and its executive regulation,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Law for the Electronic Transfer of Information of Persons Dealing with Private Establishments to the National Information Center in the Ministry of Interior (Shomoos Security System) is hereby approved in the form attached to the decision.

Second

This decision must be communicated to the relevant entities, to implement it, each within their area of competence.

Third

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 21/1/1445
Corresponding to: 8/8/2023

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4994 issued on 18 August 2023.

Arabic

The Minister of Interior, based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Weapons and Ammunition Law issued by Royal Decree D/45 dated 25 Rajab 1426 amended by Royal Decree D/17 dated 1 Rabi Al-Thani 1437, and its executive regulation numbered 23 and dated 19 Muharram 1428 issued approving the Executive Regulation of the Weapons and Ammunition Law, and in pursuance of public interest

hereby decides

First: Some articles of the Executive Regulation of the Weapons and Ammunition Law are hereby amended in the form attached to the decision.

Second: This decision must be published in the official gazette.

Third: The concerned entities shall adopt it and act by virtue of it from this date.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 28/12/1444
Corresponding to: 16/7/2023

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4991 issued on 28 July 2023.

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Issued on: 3/11/1444
Corresponding to: 23/5/2023

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4985 issued on 9 June 2023.

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Issued on: 13/9/1444
Corresponding to: 4/4/2023

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4979 issued on 28 April 2023.

Arabic

The Minister of Interior, based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of Royal Decree D/88 dated 11 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [4 January 2023], Amending Article 8 of the Saudi Arabian Nationality Law, which stipulates: “It is permitted to grant Saudi Arabian nationality by order of the Prime Minister based on the proposal of the Minister of Interior” and article 27 of the Saudi Arabian Nationality Law, which stipulates: “The Minister of Interior shall issue the executive regulation of this law”.

hereby decides

First

Article 28 of the Executive Regulation of the Saudi Arabian Nationality Law, which stipulates: “The Minister of Interior shall issue the necessary decisions to grant nationality by virtue of article 8 of the law”, is hereby deleted.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to adopt it and act upon it.

Minister of Interior
Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz

Issued on: 16/7/1444
Corresponding to: 7/2/2023

Published in Umm Al-Qura 4974 issued on 17 March 2023.