1. First: Approve the regulation of the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security, in the attached form.
2. Second: The provisions of the regulation – mentioned in item (First) of this resolution – and item (Seventh) of this resolution shall not prejudice any provisions in other systems and regulations related to aspects of security, safety, and fire protection.
3. Third: Military positions necessary for the operation of the Authority shall be created within the Authority’s budget, according to the instructions for preparing and implementing the State General Budget.
4. Fourth: A committee shall be formed within the Ministry of Interior, chaired by it and including: (Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Ministry of Finance, and the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security), to consider the transfer of military employees, equipment, workplaces, contracts, and projects related to the Authority from the Ministry of Interior to the Authority, and report accordingly.
5. Fifth: Civil employees to be transferred from the Ministry of Interior to the Authority shall be treated according to the provisions of the rules and arrangements for the treatment of employees and workers in the sectors targeted for transformation and privatization issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (616) dated 20 / 10 / 1442 AH.
6. Sixth: The financial consideration for services and works for which the Authority’s Board deems necessary to charge shall be determined in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center, until the issuance and implementation of the "Regulations on the Practice of Public Authorities and Institutions and the Imposition of Fees for Services and Works Provided by Them".
7. Seventh: Petroleum, industrial, and service facilities under the Authority’s supervision, their affiliated facilities, and their staff shall adhere to the following:
   • Enable the Authority to exercise its powers and fulfill its duties fully.
   • Comply with the regulations and instructions issued by the Authority.
   • Report any event, hazard, or threat to the security and safety of the facilities according to the mechanisms approved by the Authority.
   • Cooperate with the Authority when it carries out inspections, audits, or evaluations of the facilities.
   • Provide the Authority with the necessary documents, information, data, and reports, and allow it to conduct field surveys of all facilities.
8. Eighth: The Permanent Ministerial Committee for Examining Foreign Investments, formed by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (83) dated 30 / 1 / 1443 AH, shall study foreign investment applications in activities exempted from foreign investment and licensed by the Authority, and coordinate with the Authority in decision-making.
9. Ninth: Subject to item (Eighth), the Authority shall license the foreign investor authorized by the Ministry of Investment in activities within the Authority’s jurisdiction.

The following expressions and terms shall have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise:

Authority: Supreme Authority for Industrial Security.

Regulation: Regulation of the Authority.

Council: Board of Directors of the Authority.

President: Chairman of the Board.

Member: Member of the Board.

Governor: Governor of the Authority.

Facilities: All petroleum, industrial, and service facilities under the Authority’s supervision and their affiliated facilities, including the staff.

Industrial Security: The set of procedures and regulations related to security, safety, and fire protection within facilities under the Authority’s supervision and their safe perimeter.

Industrial Security Fields: Security, safety, and fire protection.

The Authority has legal personality, financial and administrative independence, and is organizationally linked to the Prime Minister.

The Authority’s main headquarters is in Riyadh. It may establish branches or offices within the Kingdom as needed.

The Authority aims to regulate the requirements of industrial security fields in facilities and may carry out all necessary actions to achieve its objectives, including:

1. Develop policies and plans to protect facilities in industrial security fields.
2. Issue and update regulations and instructions in industrial security according to circumstances and developments.
3. Classify the facilities under the Authority’s supervision.
4. Establish an industrial security operations center linked to all operations rooms in facilities under the Authority.
5. Establish integrated databases and information about the facilities under the Authority.
6. Organize and conduct workshops, seminars, conferences, and exhibitions inside and outside the Kingdom, and participate in them according to procedures.
7. Supervise facilities and monitor their compliance with industrial security regulations and instructions.
8. License professions related to industrial security.
9. Coordinate with relevant authorities to align the Authority’s standards with licensing, import, sale, and investment regulations, and monitor compliance.
10. Encourage research and development in industrial security.
11. Enhance efforts to develop industrial security, set standards, and monitor compliance.
12. Represent the Kingdom in local, regional, and international bodies in industrial security according to established procedures.
13. Communicate with similar foreign entities and benefit from their experience without violating the Authority’s confidentiality.
14. Develop performance indicators for industrial security in supervised facilities and prepare periodic compliance reports.
15. Engage universities, colleges, research centers, and relevant authorities for scientific studies in industrial security.
16. Establish specialized laboratories – in coordination with the Ministry of Finance – to test samples from industrial accidents, in partnership with Saudi universities and national research centers.
17. Propose systems related to the Authority’s jurisdiction, suggest amendments, and submit them for official procedures.

The Authority shall have a Board of Directors chaired by the Minister of Interior and including:

1. Minister of Energy or their delegate.
2. Minister of National Guard.
3. National Security Advisor.
4. Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.
5. Minister of Finance.
6. Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
7. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.
8. Minister of Transport and Logistics Services.
9. Minister of Human Resources and Social Development.
10. Director of General Intelligence.
11. Head of State Security.
12. Chief of General Staff.
13. Governor of the Authority.
14. Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries.
15. Three experts in the Authority’s field, appointed by an order of the Prime Minister based on the President’s proposal, for a three-year renewable term once.

The Council is the supreme authority of the Authority, supervises its management, monitors implementation of regulations and instructions, and takes all necessary decisions to achieve its objectives, including:

1. Approve general policies related to the Authority’s activities, and supervise their implementation.
2. Approve the national industrial security strategy and associated plans and programs.
3. Approve support and protection strategies for supervised facilities.
4. Approve the organizational structure of the Authority.
5. Approve financial, administrative, and internal regulations, in coordination with relevant ministries.
6. Approve decisions for implementing the provisions of the regulation.
7. Identify facilities under supervision for Prime Minister’s approval.
8. Determine fees for services and works deemed chargeable by the Council.
9. Approve operational plans and work plans.
10. Approve establishment of branches or offices as needed.
11. Approve acquisition or sale of properties to achieve Authority goals.
12. Approve contracts and agreements according to regulations.
13. Review periodic reports on Authority performance and take necessary decisions.
14. Assign military and security bodies to guard supervised facilities.
15. Approve Authority budget, financial statements, auditor’s report, and annual report.
16. Accept donations, endowments, and grants.
17. Appoint internal financial auditor.
18. Form permanent or temporary committees and delegate tasks to the President or members as needed.

1. The Council meets at least once every three months or as needed. Meetings require agenda inclusion.
2. Quorum requires majority including the President or delegate. Decisions by majority vote; tie-breaker goes to President’s vote.
3. Minutes signed by President and attendees; essential decisions published suitably.
4. Appoint a Secretary-General reporting to the Governor.
5. Members cannot delegate votes; objections recorded in minutes.
6. Council may invite external experts without voting rights.
7. No disclosure of Authority secrets.
8. Council issues rules for meetings, including remote participation.
9. Meetings held at Authority headquarters or elsewhere in the Kingdom if needed.

1. The Authority has a Governor of ministerial rank, appointed by the President’s nomination, who serves as executive head with responsibilities defined by the regulation and Council.
2. The Governor has the following responsibilities:
   • Supervise preparation of general policies and programs and submit to the Council.
   • Supervise preparation of national industrial security strategy and submit to Council.
   • Supervise preparation of organizational structure and submit to Council.
   • Supervise preparation of financial and administrative regulations and submit to Council.
   • Monitor Council decisions.
   • Propose decisions for regulation and rules implementation.
   • Supervise staff as per delegated authority.
   • Appoint civilian staff according to regulations.
   • Prepare reports on Authority activities for Council.
   • Prepare operational work plans and follow up after approval.
   • Manage budget and financial procedures within delegated powers.
   • Prepare budget draft, financial statements, auditor reports for Council submission.
   • Represent Authority legally and administratively within and outside the Kingdom.
   • Approve training, secondments, and assignments of staff.
   • Organize participation in conferences, seminars, and exhibitions.
   • Sign agreements and contracts per Council approval or delegated authority.
   • Any other duties assigned by Council.
   • May delegate some responsibilities to staff.

All civilian staff (except Governor) follow Labor and Social Insurance laws. Military staff follow military service, retirement regulations, and enjoy all Authority benefits as determined by the Council.

The Governor may appoint deputies by the President’s decision based on nomination. Deputies exercise delegated powers within regulation limits.

The Authority has an independent budget. Its financial year is the State financial year, except for the first year which begins upon regulation enforcement.

1. Allocations in the State general budget.
2. Fees collected for services and works.
3. Donations, grants, endowments accepted by the Council.
4. Any other resource approved by Council, in compliance with regulations.

All Authority revenues deposited in Ministry of Finance account at Saudi Central Bank. Authority may open additional accounts and spend per budget.

The Authority’s imports are exempt from customs duties according to public institutions rules.

Within 90 days from the start of each financial year, the Authority shall submit an annual report to the Prime Minister detailing achievements, challenges, and suggestions.

Without prejudice to the General Auditing Bureau’s supervision, the Council shall appoint external auditors to audit the Authority’s accounts and submit reports to the Council and the General Auditing Bureau.

The regulation shall be published in the official gazette and enforced upon publication.