January 2017
This issue highlights several topics on regional security, counterterrorism, Vision 2030, and humanitarian aid.
The Command of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced today that two Saudi navy sailors were killed in Houthi suicide boat attack on a Saudi frigate operating in the Red Sea. The command said that a Royal Saudi Naval frigate came under a terrorist attack by three Houthi suicide boats while on patrol west of the port of Hodeida.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned yesterday’s attack at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Center in Quebec City whick killed six innocent people during evening prayers. The Foreign Ministry reiterated the Kingdom's position calling for the need for respect of religions and beliefs, extended its condolences to the relatives of the victims, the people and government of Canada.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz discussed with US President Donald Trump several topics in a telephone call on Sunday.
During the call, they discussed the latest regional and world developments, and the historic relations between their two friendly countries and the strategic partnership as well as the importance of improving the economic, security and military cooperation between them.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today, Rasim Ljajic, Serbian Deputy Premier, Minister of Trade and Tourism and Communications and Chairman of the Serbian economic delegation and Mirko Markovic, Deputy Premier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations and Chairman of the Bosnian economic delegation, who are currently on a visit to the Kingdom.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Assistance (Ksrelief) distributed 30,000 food baskets to the people affected by drought in Somalia, benefitting 180,000 persons. In a statement, Fahd Al-Osaimi, Director General of the Relief Department at the center, said that the food aid is estimated about 2,130 tons including sugar, flour, rice, dates, oil, and beans. The aid is expected to benefit 180,000 people.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – During a news conference in Riyadh today, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir reiterated the importance of the multi-faceted U.S.-Saudi relationship. Minister Al-Jubeir discussed the long-standing ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States in the fields of international security and counterterrorism, economics and investment, and people-to-people cultural exchanges.
Royal Decree No.M/21, 28 Jumada I 1423 [7 August 2002]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree No. M/15, 12 Sha'ban 1420 [20 November 1999]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article 1:
Every merchant must have a trade name to be recorded in the Commercial Register. This name shall consist of his name as recorded in the Civil Register, a novel appellation or both. It may include data relating to the type of commercial activity. In all cases the name must be suitable, not misleading, nor inconsistent with Islamic Shari ‘ah or public interest.
Royal Decree No. M/11, 19 Jumada I 1410 [December 17, 1989]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Foreign Minister Al-Jubeir said "the U.S. and Saudi Arabia have had a historic strategic partnership, if not alliance, since World War II; that relationship continues. We expect it to broaden and deepen and grow stronger. Our interests are aligned when it comes to the issues of the region. Minister Al-Jubeir added that the Kigdom and the U.S. "have a very, very strong people-to-people relationships with the U.S., and I expect that this will continue.”
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir underscored the strength of Saudi-US relations, addressing continued and expanded areas of cooperation.
Royal Decree M/4, 8/2/1423 H [April 20, 2002]
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article One:
The following words and expressions shall have the meanings explained opposite to them:
The Ministry: The Ministry of Agriculture and Water which is responsible for all that is connected with Manures, Agriculture Fertilizers and Soil Improvers.
The Minister: The Minister of Agriculture and Water.
Royal Decree M/964 dated 01/11/1422 H. (January 14, 2002)
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
A trainee rider should be not be less than 16 years old, and remain under supervision by a responsible trainer until he reaches the age of 24, at which time he is regarded as a professional rider.
A rider must be physically fit. To that end a comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical examination is required at the beginning of each racing season.
Royal Decree No.M/15, 14 Rabi' II 1423 [25 June 2002]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article 1:
As regards the implementation of the provisions of this Law, any clarification related, whether directly or indirectly, to the following shall be considered as commercial data:
Royal Decree No M/32, 2 Jumada II 1424 [31 July 2003]
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article One:
Royal Decree No. M/21 dated 6 Ramadan 1389 (15 November 1969)
Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 745, dated 23/24 Sha'ban1389 (3/4 November 1969)
(with 1970 procedural regulations appended)
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
Ministerial decision, 15 Muharram 1425 (March 6, 2004)
Effective 13 Jumah II 1425 (July 30, 2004)
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree, M/32, 3/9/1424 H [October 28, 2003]
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
Table of Contents:
Royal Decree No. M/1, 21 Safar 1416 [17 July 1995]
[plus explanatory note]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article 1:
The Ministry of Commerce shall create a Register in the cities specified by a decision issued by the Minister of Commerce covering all the provinces of the Kingdom, in which the names of the merchants and companies and all the data specified in this Law are registered.
Article 2:
Royal Decree No. M/61, 17 Dhu al-Hijjah 1409 [27 June 1989]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article 1:
Every merchant shall keep the commercial books required by the nature and importance of his trade in a way that shows his exact financial status and the rights and obligations pertaining to his trade. These Books shall be in order and in Arabic. He shall also keep at least the following books:
Royal Decree No.M/3, 8 Safar 1423 [21 April, 2002]
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article 1:
The following terms, wherever they occur within this Law, shall have the meanings given below:
Ministerial Decision No.307, 21/2/1424 [21 April, 2003]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree No. M/39, 25 Jumada II 1424 [23 August 2003]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article One:
The following terms and phrases, wherever mentioned in this Law, shall have the meanings following them, unless the context requires otherwise.
Council of Ministers Resolution No. 190,
16 Dhu al-Qa’dah 1409 [19 June 1989]
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree No. M/56, 24 Shawwal 1409 (29 May 1989)
Umm al-Qura No. 3264, 20 Dhu al-Qadah 1409H.
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree No. M/51, 17 Rajab 1402 [10 May 1982]
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz held at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today official talks with President Michel Aoun of Lebanon.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways of enhancing them in various fields, and latest developments at Arab and international arenas.
Royal Decree No.M/64, 14 Rajab 1395 [23 July 1975]
Umm al-Qura No.2592, 29 Sha'ban 1395 [5 September 1975]
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The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree No.M/21, 20 Jumada I, 1421 [19 August 2000]
Umm al-Qura No.3811, 17 Jumada II 1421 [15 September 2000]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree No.(M/38), 28 Rajab 1422 [15 October 2001]
Umm al-Qura No.(3867), 17 Sha'ban 1422 [2 November 2001]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Royal Decree No. M/46, 12 Rajab 1403 (25 April 1983)
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
Article 1:
It may be agreed to resort to arbitration with regard to a specific, existing dispute. It may also be agreed beforehand to resort to arbitration in any dispute that may arise as a result of the execution of a specific contract.
Article 2:
Royal Decree No.(M/39), 28 Rajab 1422 [16 October 2001]
Umm al-Qura No.(3867), 17 Sha'ban 1422 [3 November 2001]
The English version of this document is for guidance only.
The Arabic version is the governing text.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, issued on Sunday 27th Shaban 1414H a Royal Decree embodying the Law of the Provinces. The following is the text of the decree:
In the name of God, the Most compassionate, the Most Merciful
No. A92
Dated: 27/081412H
The Riyadh-based King Salman bin Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works (KSRELIEF) is currently embarked on distributing 300,000 food baskets in Hodeida Province of Yemen. The Center has already has already executed phase one of 20,000 food baskets in 15 directorates through local partners as well as 150,000 food baskets benefiting 460,000 persons.
Saudi security forces killed two terrorists affiliated with Daesh (ISIL) in a district north of Riyadh today.
“Wanted terrorist Taie bin Salem bin Yaslem Al-Saeiri was killed in a shootout with security forces after trying to escape with his companion, Talal bin Samran Al-Sa’edi,” said Spokesman of the Interior Ministry Major General Mansour Al-Turki.
Security forces confirmed that Al-Saeiri was on the list of the most-dangerous terrorists wanted by Saudi authorities.
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The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a temporarily ban on the importation of poultry meat, eggs, byproducts and equipment from provinces and districts in five countries due to an outbreak of an extremely virulent strain of Avian Influenza. SFDA said in a statement today that the ban affects products from Bacs-Kiskun County in Hungary, Kherson Province in Ukraine, Lubuskie Province in Poland, Friesland County in the Netherlands, and the provinces of Tarn-et-Garonne and Aveyron in France.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday afternoon.
The Cabinet began by congratulating King Salman on the second anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The Cabinet then commended the State’s general budget for the fiscal year 2017; for its sufficient strength to cope with economic and financial challenges.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the yesterday’s terrorist attack on a prison in Bahrain which resulted in the death of a security officer. The Foreign Ministry reiterated the Kingdom's solidarity with Bahrain and its firm stance against terrorism and extended deep condolences to the relatives of the martyred security man, the government and people of Bahrain.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following the terrorist attack in Istanbul which resulted in deaths and injuries.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a telephone call from Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Hadi. During the call, President Hadi congratulated the King Salman the second anniversary of his accession to the throne and praised the King Salman in support of the Yemeni people in restoring legitimacy to Yemen.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul, Turkey, in which dozens of people were killed and injured.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s support and solidarity with Turkey against terrorism and expressed condolences to the families of the victims as well as the Turkish government and people, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.