The Anti-Cyber Crime Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of legal provisions aimed at defining, identifying, penalizing, and combating cybercrimes in the Kingdom. It was issued on March 27, 2007. Goals of the Anti-Cyber Crime Law in Saudi Arabia The Anti-Cyber Crime Law aims to combat cybercrimes by identifying such crimes and determining their punishments to ensure the enhancement of information security, protection of rights pertaining to the legitimate use of computers and informatio...
The Law of Trial of Ministers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia outlines the penal rules governing violations and crimes committed by members of the Council of Ministers and officials holding the rank of minister in the Kingdom. It specifies the penalties, designates the judicial authority responsible for conducting the trial, administering punishment or granting pardon, and details the procedures for appealing the rulings. The law was issued on June 25, 1960. Penalties in the Law of Trial of Mini...
The Foreign Investment Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of rules regulating foreign investments in the Kingdom. It outlines the conditions, procedures, privileges, and guarantees for foreign investors. Issued by Royal Decree on April 10, 2000, the law comprises eighteen articles, with several amendments made over time. Foreign investor in the Foreign Investment Law Article One of the Foreign Investment Law defines the foreign investor as a natural person who is not of Saudi nationali...
The Law of Municipalities and Rural Areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is part of a set of laws developed by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers . It falls within the laws of municipal services, urban planning, and development. This law was issued through a Royal Decree during the reign of King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1976. Introduction to the Law of Municipalities and Rural Areas The Law of Municipalities and Rural Areas outlines various aspects of municipal organizatio...
The Social Insurance Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a set of rules and regulations governing the insurance rights, compensations, and responsibilities of all workers in both the private sector and government entities. Its purpose is to provide financial support upon the end of their employment, aiming to ensure insurance protection based on the principle of social solidarity. The law was issued by a resolution of the Council of Ministers on November 29, 2000. The approval to implement am...
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...