Royal Decree No. M/237. Published in the Official Gazette on 1 May 2026; effective from 28 October 2026. A major update to Saudi Arabiau2019s judgment enforcement framework u2014 relevant to banks, contractors, funds, and creditor-side clients.

From 6 August 2026, all existing indefinite-term employment contracts must transition to the new contract form. An imminent labor compliance deadline relevant to employers, HR teams, in-house legal teams, and businesses operating across the Kingdom.

A key legal development in Saudi Arabiau2019s real estate market, introducing a more structured framework for non-Saudi ownership and investment, with location-specific restrictions remaining relevant in certain areas of the Kingdom. Relevant to developers, investors, funds, and real estate clients.

Royal Decree D/1 dated 16 June 2026 approved the Law of the Management of Seized and Confiscated Property in Money Laundering Crimes and Terrorist Financing Crimes. A notable financial crime development u2014 relevant to banks, compliance teams, financial institutions, and cross-border asset recovery matters.

Royal Decree M/169 (14/08/1447 AH). In force 1 August 2026; implementing regulations due by the same date. A significant modernization of the IP framework u2014 relevant to media, tech, franchising, and consumer-facing clients.rn