In brief
Governs privatisation and public-private partnership projects: approving and implementing bodies, tendering and award, partnership contracts and their term, and grievances.
Summary of the law
Key points
- A PPP contract may not exceed thirty years including renewals or extensions, except as the law allows (Article 20).
- The contract may include delay penalties, a penalty clause or compensation (Article 27), and a grievance does not suspend tendering or award (Article 39).
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
- Approving bodies
- Tendering and award
- Partnership contracts
- Grievances
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/63 · 5/8/1442H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
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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