In brief
Requires the entities set by the regulation to use private security guarding, and governs licensing of guarding companies, staff requirements, violations and penalties.
Summary of the law
Key points
- A guard must not have a hadd sentence or a prison sentence for an offence against honour or trust unless rehabilitated (Article 4).
- Violations carry one or more penalties, including a fine of up to SAR 50,000 doubled on repetition (Article 12), and committee decisions may be challenged (Article 11).
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Who must use guards
- Company licensing
- Guard requirements
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/24 · 8/7/1426H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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