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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))

55

Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Provision
55
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Article 55 The King shall undertake to rule according to the rulings of Islam and shall supervise the application of Shari'ah, the regulations, and the State's general policy as well as the protection and defense of the country.  Establishment of cabinet/ministers  Powers of cabinet

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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992)) · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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