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Economic Principles and Public Wealth in the Saudi Basic Law of Governance

المبادئ الاقتصادية والثروات العامة — النظام الأساسي للحكم

The State owns the wealth beneath and on the land and in the territorial waters. Concessions may not be granted and public resources may not be exploited except under a law. Public funds are inviolable. Taxes and fees are imposed, amended and waived only under a law. Zakat is collected, and development follows a sound and fair plan.

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