The Saudi Arabian Currency Law is a set of legal regulations governing the unit of currency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 'the Saudi Riyal' (SAR) . It outlines the value of the Saudi Riyal in fine gold, the minting, printing, and issuance of the currency, its denominations in both coin and paper forms, and the method of signing Saudi banknotes. History of the Saudi Arabian Currency Law The first currency law in the Kingdom was issued in 1928 under the name Hejazi Najdi Currency Law,...
Photography in public places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not prohibited except in specific areas, which are as follows: photography in public locations, whether by mobile phones equipped with a camera or the like, which leads to infringing on people’s private lives negatively or defaming or causing harm to them. Photography is permitted in public places unless a sign prohibiting photography is posted. According to the Anti-Cyber Crime Law, the penalty for the perpetrator is imprisonment...
The Law of Domestic Pilgrim Services is a set of legal rules governing providing services to domestic pilgrims. It outlines the procedures for issuing licenses for these services, as well as the duties and responsibilities involved. It was issued in 2005. The law defines domestic pilgrims as those who come to perform Hajj and reside within the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. History of the Law of Domestic Pilgrim Services The regulations for organizing domestic pilgrim services were f...
It is a service available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the rental services e-network 'Ejar.' This service enables users to identify the residential index for average rental prices, including types of residential units (apartment, villa, floor), or (shop, showroom, office) in the commercial index for average prices per m in commercial units. It helps achieve accurate results in search and selection processes from the available real estate that meets their needs. Additional...
2016 Announcing the concept of the 'Green Card' in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is a semi-residency for other nationalities. 2019 The Saudi Council of Ministers approved the Privileged Residency Permit Law and the establishment of the Premium Residency Center, which specializes in organizing and managing all related matters. 2019 The establishment of the Premium Residency Center and the commencement of its operations via its electronic platform through receiving thousands of app...
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 the Kingdom The Law of Protection from Abuse...
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 the Kingdom, 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 offi...
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...