Umm Al-Qura Gazette · Council Decision · National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises · 2026
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The Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises during its session held in Jeddah on Tuesday, 4 Rabi' al-Thani 1448H, corresponding to 15 September 2026, and Umm Al-Qura Gazette (UQN) published the session statement.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Umm Al-Qura Gazette (UQN)
- Instrument number
- 20260915
- Gazette date
- September 15, 2026
- Scope
- Council of Ministers decision approving the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises.
What it requires
| Who | Obligation | By when |
|---|---|---|
| Council of Ministers | Approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, among the approvals concluded during its session held in Jeddah. | September 15, 2026 |
| Ministry of Investment | Joined the Permanent Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, per the Council of Ministers' approval in the same session. | September 15, 2026 |
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What did the Council of Ministers approve for entrepreneurship and SMEs?
The Council of Ministers approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, among the approvals concluded during its session held in Jeddah on Tuesday, 4 Rabi' al-Thani 1448H, corresponding to 15 September 2026.
When and where was the session held, and who chaired it?
The session was held in Jeddah on Tuesday, 4 Rabi' al-Thani 1448H, corresponding to 15 September 2026, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Council of Ministers.
Who announced the session's outcomes, and how were they published?
Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari set out the session's outcomes in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) after the meeting, and Umm Al-Qura Gazette (UQN) published the statement on 15 September 2026.
What other approvals did the Council of Ministers conclude in the same session?
In the same session, the Council of Ministers also approved a headquarters agreement between the Saudi government and the Institute of Internal Auditors, a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan on mineral wealth, the accession of the Ministry of Investment to the Permanent Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, and the final account of King Abdulaziz University for a prior fiscal year.
Frequently asked questions
What did the Council of Ministers' approval cover?
The Council of Ministers approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, during its session held in Jeddah on Tuesday, 4 Rabi' al-Thani 1448H, corresponding to 15 September 2026.
Who chaired the Council of Ministers session that approved the strategy?
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, chaired the session in Jeddah.
Which outlet published the Council of Ministers' statement?
Umm Al-Qura Gazette (UQN) published the statement on 15 September 2026, after Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari set out the session's outcomes to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
What other approvals came out of the same session?
The same session's approvals also included a headquarters agreement with the Institute of Internal Auditors, a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan on mineral wealth, the Ministry of Investment's accession to the Permanent Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, and King Abdulaziz University's final account for a prior fiscal year.
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Official sources
- Umm Al-Qura Gazette: Approval of the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises
- Umm Al-Qura Gazette — Issuing authority — official website
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