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Transport General Authority: Decision 11/1TR4/2026 Approving the Extension of the Permission to Exceed the Operational Age of Single Vehicles or Tractors Used in Heavy Transport Activity

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers assigned to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, issued by Transport General Authority Board of Directors Decision 1/6 TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025];

after perusal of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 1/8 TR/2026/4 dated 7 Shawwal 1447 [26 March 2026],

and after deliberation, the Board decides by circulation the following:

First

The extension of the permission to exceed the operational life of a single vehicle or a tractor used in the heavy goods transport activity for commercial purposes for third parties and the heavy goods transport activity for commercial purposes for the benefit of the establishment is hereby approved for an additional period of six months, provided that the operational life does not exceed 22 years from the date of manufacture of the vehicle, as an exception to the provisions of article 24 of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes.

Second

The extension of the permission for service providers in the heavy goods transport activity for commercial purposes for the benefit of the establishment to contract for the transport of goods not owned by them is hereby approved, provided that a transport document is issued for each item of goods transported, for an additional period of six months, as an exception to the provisions of article 30(4) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes.

Third

The extension period mentioned in clauses First and Second of this decision hereby apply from the expiry of the period of permission prescribed by Decision 1/8 TR/2026/4 dated 7 Shawwal 1447 [26 March 2026].

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 18 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 29 September 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5187 issued on 2 October 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/9/4 Approving the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Transporting Goods Via Motorcycles for Commercial Purposes

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 2/9/T/2026/4 dated 21 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [7 June 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation for the Activity of Transporting Goods by Motorcycle for Commercial Purposes is hereby adopted in accordance with the form attached.

Second

Licenses are issued to practice the activity of transporting goods by motorcycle for commercial purposes up to a maximum date of 31 July 2028.

Third

The provisions of the regulation referred to in clause First of this decision hereby apply from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 26 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5176 issued on 7 August 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 2/9/TR/2026/4 Adopting the Amendment to the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Renting Private Cars and the Activity of Brokerage in Renting Private Cars

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Renting Private Cars and the Activity of Brokerage in Renting Private Cars, issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 14/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of Executive Committee Recommendation 1/8/T/2026/4 dated 26 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [13 May 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides by circulation the following:

First

The amendment to the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Renting Private Cars and the Activity of Brokerage in Renting Private Cars is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The provisions of the amendment referred to in clause First of this decision hereby apply from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 7 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 22 June 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5168 issued on 29 June 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/11 Approving the Granting of A Period to All Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments, Exempting Them From the Requirement Stipulated in the Executive Regulations of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025] and its executive regulations,

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 13/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The granting of a period to all carriage by land on roads establishments, exempting them from the requirement stipulated in the Executive Regulations of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025], to include the names of newly established activities in the commercial registrations as one of the requirements for obtaining a license, is hereby approved until 27 August 2026.

Second

The President of the Transport General Authority shall specify the names of the activities that may be included in the commercial registrations submitted with license applications during the period referred to in clause First of this decision.

Third

The President of the Transport General Authority shall submit a proposal to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority to extend the period referred to in clause First of this decision, in accordance with Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025], should the need arise.

Fourth

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/10 Approving the Amendment of the period in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Specialized Transport Activities

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Specialized Transport Activity, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Specialized Transport Activity, both issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 12/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 12/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The amendment of the period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Specialized Transport Activity, in accordance with article 25(1)(d), is hereby approved to read as follows:

The obligation to pass the professional competence test in order to obtain a professional driver card is as follows:

(a) For drivers holding a valid driver card: The obligation commences from the date of expiry of the card, following the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

(b) For drivers who do not hold a driver card or whose driver card has expired: The obligation commences from the date of the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/9 Approving the Amendment of the Period in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carraige by Lands on Roads Establishments for Educational Transport Activities

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Educational Transport Activity, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Educational Transport Activity, both issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 11/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 11/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The amendment of the period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Educational Transport Activity, in accordance with article 25(1)(d), is hereby approved to read as follows:

The obligation to pass the professional competence test in order to obtain a professional driver card is as follows:

(a) For drivers holding a valid driver card: The obligation commences from the date of expiry of the card, following the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

(b) For drivers who do not hold a driver card or whose driver card has expired: The obligation commences from the date of the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/8 Approving the Amendment of the period in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Bus Leasing and Bus Leasing Brokerage Activities

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Public Transport by Buses Within Cities, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Public Transport by Buses Within Cities, both issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 9/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 10/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The amendment of the period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Public Transport by Buses Within Cities, in accordance with article 19(1)(d), is hereby approved to read as follows:

The obligation to pass the professional competence test in order to obtain a professional driver card is as follows:

(a) For drivers holding a valid driver card: The obligation commences from the date of expiry of the card, following the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

(b) For drivers who do not hold a driver card or whose driver card has expired: The obligation commences from the date of the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/7 Approving the Amendment of the period in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for the Activity of Bus Rental and Brokerage in Bus Rental

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Bus Rental and Brokerage in Bus Rental, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Bus Rental and Brokerage in Bus Rental, both issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 20/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 9/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The amendment of the period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Bus Rental and Brokerage in Bus Rental, in accordance with

article 17(1)(d), is hereby approved to read as follows:

The obligation to pass the professional competence test in order to obtain a professional driver card is as follows:

(a) For drivers holding a valid driver card: The obligation commences from the date of expiry of the card, following the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

(b) For drivers who do not hold a driver card or whose driver card has expired: The obligation commences from the date of the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/6 Approving the Amendment of the period in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for International Transport Activities and the Local Agency

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for International Transport Activities and the Local Agency for a Foreign Carrier, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for International Transport Activities and the Local Agency for a Foreign Carrier, both issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 13/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 8/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The amendment of the period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for International Transport Activities and the Local Agency, in accordance with article 25(1)(d), is hereby approved to read as follows:

The obligation to pass the professional competence test in order to obtain a professional driver card is as follows:

(a) For drivers holding a valid driver card: The obligation commences from the date of expiry of the card, following the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

(b) For drivers who do not hold a driver card or whose driver card has expired: The obligation commences from the date of the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Bus Transport Drivers”.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/5 Approving the Amendment to the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Taxi Transport Activities and Brokerage in Passenger Transport by Taxis

Arabic

The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Taxi Transport Activities and Brokerage in Passenger Transport by Taxis, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Taxi Transport Activities and Brokerage in Passenger Transport by Taxis, both issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 16/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 7/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Taxi Transport Activities and Brokerage in Passenger Transport by Taxis, is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.