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The Law of State Leasing of Property is a set of legal rules established to regulate the state leasing of property operations through government entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , based on needs. It was issued on July 27, 2022. Goals of the Law of State Leasing of Property The Law of State Leasing of Property seeks to streamline the financial costs associated with government entities' real estate leases, optimize the use of leased properties, and promote governance principles. It ai...

The Real Estate Finance Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of a set of rules that govern real estate financing within the Kingdom. It outlines the terms, responsibilities, and obligations related to real estate finance. This law was issued by Royal Decree on July 3, 2012, and comprises fifteen articles. Saudi Central Bank competencies in the Real Estate Finance Law As per Article Two of the Real Estate Finance Law, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) regulates the real estate sector, includi...

The Law of Roads and Buildings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal regulations governing the planning of buildings and roads, as well as the related procedures, in the Kingdom. It addresses matters concerning buildings and their operations, road infrastructure, and the necessary precautions and measures to prevent disasters in buildings. History of the Law of Roads and Buildings in Saudi Arabia The Law of Roads and Buildings in the Kingdom was issued in 1941, making it one of the o...

The Universities Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of regulations that govern higher education in the Kingdom. It defines the nature of universities as independent public institutions, administratively, financially, and academically. The law aims to enhance the academic, research, and societal standing of higher education in the Kingdom and to elevate the status of universities both locally and internationally. History of the Universities Law in Saudi Arabia In 1973, a special law for...

The Law of the Protection of Public Facilities in the Kingdom is a set of legal rules that regulate public facilities as outlined in the law itself or as specified by a decision from the Council of Ministers . These public facilities include: sewage systems, water services, stormwater drainage, electricity, telephone services, public roads, railways, and the facilities of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology . The Law of the Protection of Public Facilities contains general provisions ...

The Anti-Forgery Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of penal rules that address the crime of forgery. The law details the definition of forgery, the types of this crime, as well as clarifying the forms that fall under the application of the provisions of the Anti-Forgery Law, along with the specific penalties for each form of forgery. History of Anti-Forgery Law in Saudi Arabia The first law that addressed the issue of forgery and its related criminal penalties was the Anti-Forgery Law...

The Personal Data Protection Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal rules regulating the protection of individuals' rights concerning data processing conducted by entities and institutions, whether from the private or public sector within the Kingdom. This processing may be carried out by domestic or foreign entities, including processing via the Internet. The Personal Data Protection Law excludes data processing for personal purposes from its provisions. Issuance of the Pers...

The Law of Private Security Services is a set of legal rules that regulate the work of civilian guards for private sector establishments. The law regulates the operations of establishments that recruit civilian security guards and prepares them to protect private or public establishments. It addresses the required licenses and necessary procedures for the operation of security companies. History of the Law of Private Security Services The Law of Private Security Services was issued in 2005, and...

The Traffic Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal rules aimed at regulating traffic movement and road use in the Kingdom. It defines traffic violations that warrant penalties and outlines the procedures for issuing driving licenses, vehicle operation permits, and vehicle registration. Issuance of the Traffic Law The Traffic Law was issued in 2007 and underwent amendments to some of its articles in 2016 and 2018. Further revisions to its articles and clauses were made between 2022...

The Basic Law of Broadcasting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a government law issued by Royal Decree on August 29, 1954. This decree is considered the foundational order for broadcasting in the Kingdom, canceling all previous orders related to it and clarifying the purposes of the earlier Royal Decree issued on July 18, 1949. The law consists of twelve articles and includes several provisions, such as: defining the purposes of broadcasting, outlining the means to achieve them, specifying the...

The E-Commerce Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a government law related to e-commerce in the Kingdom. It was issued on July 10, 2019, and consists of twenty-six articles. Its application covers merchants, consumers, and practitioners. The E-Commerce Council is responsible for monitoring and evaluating e-commerce activities in the Kingdom. The law includes several provisions, such as: the sale and display of products, the offering and advertising of services, the exchange of related data, ...

The Law of Tourism Development Fund is a set of regulations governing the Tourism Development Fund in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The law was issued on June 18, 2020,  and consists of fifteen articles. It states that the fund has legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and is organizationally linked to the National Development Fund. Its headquarters is in Riyadh City , and it aims to promote tourism development in the Kingdom in accordance with applicable strategies ...