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The Law of Practicing Healthcare Professions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal rules governing the work of healthcare practitioners in the Kingdom. It outlines their duties toward patients, collegial obligations, and professional responsibility. The law was issued in 2005. Health practitioner in the Health Professions Practice Law The Law defined the health practitioner as any person licensed to practice the health professions including the following categories: physicians, denti...

The Law of Trade Names in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of legal rules governing the trade names of companies and institutions listed in the commercial registers within the Kingdom. It outlines the criteria for selecting an establishment's trade name, the procedures for its registration, and the entity responsible for reviewing trade name registration requests. Date of issuance of the Law of Trade Names in Saudi Arabia The Law of Trade Names was issued in 1999, comprising twenty art...

The Succession Commission Law  is a governmental law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  responsible for pledging allegiance to the king and selecting the crown prince, in accordance with its articles and the Basic Law of Governance. Established in 2006, the law's Implementing Regulations were issued in 2007. Composition of the Succession Commission The Succession Commission Law stipulates that the members of the Succession Commission are appointed by Royal Order. These members are the sons ...

The Child Protection Law in  the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a legal framework established to protect children in the Kingdom. It outlines the responsibilities toward children and ensures their rights. Initially issued in 2014, the law comprises twenty-six articles, some of which have been amended over time. Goals of the Child Protection Law The Child Protection Law aims to protect children against all forms of abuse and neglect, and their manifestations. It guarantees the rights of abused or n...

The Law of Saudi Decorations is a law that introduces decorations and their degrees within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Decorations are awarded by Royal Orders to kings, heads of state, and both national and international civil and military figures. These medals serve as honorary or commemorative tokens, recognizing significant contributions, celebrating important events, or marking occasions of national importance. The law was issued on May 4, 2013, and comprises sixteen articles. Saudi decor...

The Franchise Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of a set of rules that regulate franchise activities in the Kingdom. It was issued by Royal Decree on October 8, 2019, and comprises twenty-seven articles. Definition of franchise in Saudi Arabia Franchise is defined as a right granted by a franchisor to a franchisee to run a franchise business on his own account under the trademark or under the brand name of the franchisor or the person licensed to use the same. This includes transferri...

The Mental Health Care Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a regulatory framework governing mental health care in the Kingdom. Its primary focus is to protect the rights of individuals with mental illnesses while providing appropriate treatment mechanisms. It establishes core principles aimed at safeguarding the rights and dignity of patients, their families, and society. Additionally, it outlines methods for treating individuals within mental health facilities and seeks to organize and impro...

The Law of Evidence is one of the four key laws in the development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s specialized legislative framework, alongside the Family Law, the Law of Civil Procedures, and the Penal Code of Discretionary Sanctions. As the first to be enacted, the Law of Evidence was issued on December 30, 2021, comprising 129 articles designed to align with the Kingdom’s digital transformation in the justice sector, as well as its technical and economic advancements. It aims to establi...

The Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis is a set of legal rules governing the ownership and investment of real estate by non-Saudis, including both individuals and entities, within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This law outlines the specific areas where non-Saudis can own property, the limitations on that ownership, and the associated rights. Issued on April 6, 2000, it consists of nine articles and supersedes the previous Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis from 197...

The Law of Combating Terrorist Crimes and its Financing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal rules related to terrorism as a crime. It defines the specific procedures, penalties, and circumstances that determine the applicable penalty for each of the crimes listed in the law. Issuance of the Law of Combating Terrorist Crimes and its Financing in Saudi Arabia The Law of Combating Terrorist Crimes and its Financing in the Kingdom was issued by Royal Decree on November 1, 2017, and byÂ...

The Government Tenders and Procurement Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a legal framework that governs the processes for government tenders, procurement, and related projects in the Kingdom. Its objectives are to ensure transparency in the awarding of government contracts, uphold integrity, and promote equal opportunities in existing tenders. Goals of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law The Government Tenders and Procurement Law aims to achieve four key goals. These are: achieving o...

The Geographical Indications Protection Law is a comprehensive law that aims to provide full protection for geographical indications and prevent the unauthorized exploitation of the reputation associated with local products, recognized as geographical indications closely linked to specific regions within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These products are considered to originate exclusively from these regions. The law also seeks to prohibit any imitation that could mislead consumers regarding the t...