Umm Al-Qura Gazette · Council Decision · Remuneration of Boards of Directors · 2026
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The Council of Ministers, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, decided that boards of directors (and their equivalents) of government institutions, authorities, and agencies not covered by the remuneration rules for board members under Decision No. (135) are entitled to remuneration of (2000) riyals per session, with a maximum of (30,000) riyals per member per year.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Umm Al-Qura Gazette (UQN)
- Gazette date
- October 2, 2026
- Scope
- Financial remuneration for members of boards of directors (and their equivalents) at government institutions, authorities, and agencies not covered by Decision No. (135).
What it requires
| Who | Obligation | By when |
|---|---|---|
| Boards of directors (and their equivalents) of government institutions, authorities, and agencies not covered by Decision No. (135) | Each member receives remuneration of (2000) riyals per session, with a maximum of (30,000) riyals per year. | October 2, 2026 |
| Members arriving from outside the meeting city, other than employees | Receive (1500) riyals, plus the value of a round-trip air ticket between their city and the meeting city. | October 2, 2026 |
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What did the Council of Ministers decide on board remuneration?
The Council of Ministers decided that boards of directors (and their equivalents) of government institutions, authorities, and agencies not covered by the remuneration rules for board members under Decision No. (135) are entitled to a per-session financial remuneration, subject to an annual maximum per member.
How much remuneration is paid to a board member per session?
The decision sets remuneration of (2000) riyals per session attended by the member, with a maximum of (30,000) riyals per year for each member of these boards.
What is paid to a member coming from outside the meeting city?
Under the decision, a member coming from outside the meeting city, other than an employee, is paid (1500) riyals, plus the value of a round-trip air ticket from their city to the meeting city; employees are treated under the regulations applicable to them.
Which boards of directors does this decision not cover?
The decision does not apply to boards of directors (and their equivalents) not covered by Decision No. (363), to boards excepted by special text from the remuneration rules under Decisions No. (385) and No. (135), and to boards for which a special text provided for their inclusion under, or the application of, those rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum remuneration a board member can receive per year?
The Council of Ministers' decision sets a maximum of (30,000) riyals per year for a board member, alongside remuneration of (2000) riyals per session.
Is an additional amount paid to a member coming from outside the meeting city?
Yes. A member coming from outside the meeting city, other than an employee, is paid (1500) riyals plus the value of a round-trip air ticket.
Does the decision apply to all boards of directors of government agencies?
No. The decision excludes boards not covered by Decision No. (363), and boards excepted by special text from the prior and current remuneration rules.
Who issued this decision?
The decision was issued by the Council of Ministers in its session held under the chairmanship of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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Official sources
- Umm Al-Qura Gazette (UQN): Council of Ministers decision on board remuneration
- Umm Al-Qura Gazette — Issuing authority — official website
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