The Basic Law of Governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia states that governance in the Kingdom is based on justice, Shura, and equality in accordance with Islamic Sharia. The Shura Council expresses opinions on general state policies referred to it by the Prime Minister . The Shura Council Law stipulates that the council has the authority to discuss the general plan for economic and social development, provide opinions on it, study laws, regulations, treaties, international agreements, and co...
The Law of Protection from Abuse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a government law supervised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in the Kingdom. Its goal is to ensure protection from all forms of abuse, raise public awareness about abuse, and establish deterrent laws against it. It was issued on September 21, 2013, and intersects with several other laws enacted by the Kingdom. The history of the Law of Protection from Abuse in Saudi Arabia The Law of Protection from Abus...
The Saudi flag is deeply rooted in the history of the Saudi state since its founding in the eighteenth century. It has undergone several stages through official institutions as follows: 1727 The banner of the First Saudi State , since the time of Imam Mohammed Bin Saud, was green, made from silk and wool, with the phrase 'There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah' written on it. 1824 The Second Saudi State continued to use the same banner. 1902 Two crossed sword...
The Basic Law of Governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of fundamental principles and rules on which the country is based. It consists of eighty-three articles that define the structural, organizational, and political foundations, such as the general principles of the country, the system of governance, the mechanism for selecting the king, his duties, the foundations of Saudi society, and the rights of citizens and residents that the state guarantees and protects. It also outlines t...
The law of the Flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a law that describes the national flag and the flag of His Majesty the King in the Kingdom. It outlines the protocol for raising the national and royal flags, the prohibitions for the usage of the national flag, and their penalties. The law was issued by Royal Decree on February 4, 1973. Specifications for the national flag and the flag of His Majesty the King The national flag of the Kingdom is rectangular in shape; its width is equal to tw...
Official Holidays in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are dates specified in the Saudi calendar and approved by the government of Saudi Arabia, as outlined in an article of the Implementing Regulations for Human Resources in the Civil Service, specifically in Title Six, 'Official Holidays/Leaves'. Every year during public holidays, non-essential government offices are closed, classes are usually suspended, and the majority of private sector employees are granted paid leave. Determining off...
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) is the central bank of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was established on April 19, 1952, during the reign of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud . It is the second-oldest central bank in the Arab world and was established to regulate the monetary instability in the Kingdom at that time. Originally designated as the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA,) it retained this title until November 24, 2020, when King Salman Bin Abd...
The Shomoos Security System is a central automated system within the National Information Network. Through the system, information is transferred to the National Information Center at the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via networks licensed by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission. Its objective is to establish general rules for transferring information of those who deal with private establishments to the National Information Center electronically through the...
The Food Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal rules regulating all stages of the food chain and food safety in the Kingdom following international food standards. History of the Food Law in the Kingdom The drafting of the Food Law in the Kingdom began in 2008. The law was issued on October 30, 2014, during the reign of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Objectives of the Food Law in the Kingdom The Food Law in the Kingdom aims to ensure the utmost safeguarding of human health ...
The Border Security Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of rules regulating security along the border areas that demarcate the territories of the Kingdom from its neighboring countries, whether those boundaries are land or maritime. The Border Security Law clarifies the entity competent to implement its provisions and responsible for apprehending violators and guarding the Kingdom’s regional borders. History of the Border Security Law in the Kingdom The Border Security Law was issued ...
The Engineering Professions Practice Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal rules governing the work of engineers in the Kingdom, procedures for issuing licenses for engineering professions, requirements for professional accreditation, and penalties for violators. The law was issued in 2017 during the reign of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Implementing Regulations of the Engineering Professions Practice Law The Implementing Regulations of the Engineering Professions Practice ...
The Commercial Mortgage Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal rules regulating commercial mortgage contracts in the Kingdom and explaining the obligations and conditions that fall on the parties to the commercial mortgage; both borrower and lender, and the methods that should be followed to preserve the mortgaged funds and investment methods, if possible. Commercial Mortgage Law history in the Kingdom The Commercial Mortgage Law was first issued in 2004. Then, the Commercial Mort...