Article 7 of the Saudi Explosives and Fireworks Law
المادة 7 من نظام المتفجرات والمفرقعات · الفصل الثاني: أحكام المتفجرات والمفرقعات
The article requires an authorized person who exports explosives to obtain the approval of the relevant authorities in the importing country, certified by the Kingdom's representation in that country.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجب على المصرح له بتصدير المتفجرات ، الحصول على موافقة الجهات المعنية في البلد المصدرة إليه، مصدقة من ممثلية المملكة في ذلك البلد.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 7 explained in plain English
This article adds a condition specific to exporting explosives out of the Kingdom. It is not enough for the exporter to be authorized by the Ministry of Interior; the exporter must also:
- Obtain the approval of the relevant authorities in the importing country, that is, the approval of the authorities of the state that will receive the explosives.
- Have this approval certified by the Kingdom's representation in that country, such as the Saudi embassy or consulate.
The purpose of this condition is to make sure the explosives go to a lawful destination that formally agrees to receive them, and that the approval is valid and actually issued by the competent authority in that country, so as to prevent these materials leaking to unlawful parties.
The article does not specify the type of relevant authorities in the foreign country, the form of the approval, the certification procedures, or when it must be submitted. The article also speaks of explosives without mentioning fireworks.
This article complements other provisions of the Law: Article 4 prohibits exporting explosives except with a permit from the Ministry of Interior in accordance with the provisions of the Law and its Regulations, and Article 6 requires an authorized person who exports to keep special records of the explosives in accordance with the forms and procedures set by the Regulations.
Anyone who works in exporting these materials and needs to understand their legal requirements can consult a lawyer who specializes in international matters and foreign investment.
Practical example
A Saudi company obtained a permit to export commercial explosives to a mining company in a neighboring country. It must obtain the approval of the relevant authorities in that country, and the approval must be certified by the Kingdom's embassy or representation there.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 7 of the Saudi Explosives and Fireworks Law
What are the conditions for exporting explosives from Saudi Arabia?
In addition to a permit from the Ministry of Interior, the approval of the relevant authorities in the importing country must be obtained, certified by the Kingdom's representation there.
Who certifies the importing country's approval?
The Kingdom's representation in that country, by the article's text.
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- Article 6
The article requires an authorized person who manufactures, imports, exports or uses explosives to keep special records of them in accordance with the forms and procedures set by the Regulations.
يجب على المصرح له بصناعة المتفجرات ، أو استيرادها، أو تصديرها، أو استعمالها، أن ينظم لها سجلات خاصة، وفقا للنماذج والإجراءات التي تحددها اللائحة .
- Article 8
The article prohibits using individuals or guards from security guard companies to guard explosives without a permit from the Ministry of Interior.
لا يجوز الاستعانة بأفراد أو حراس تابعين لشركات الحراسات الأمنية؛ للقيام بأعمال حراسة المتفجرات ، دون تصريح من الوزارة .
- Article 9
The article confines blasting work, supervising it and operating fireworks equipment to authorized persons.
لا يجوز - لغير الأشخاص المصرح لهم - مزاولة أعمال التفجير، أو الإشراف عليها، أو تشغيل أجهزة الألعاب النارية.
- Article 10
The article refers to the Regulations the conditions, procedures, technical and security specifications and safety requirements for transporting, using, storing and guarding explosives, professional permits and fireworks displays.
تحدد اللائحة الشروط والإجراءات، والمواصفات الفنية والأمنية، ومتطلبات السلامة، الواجب توافرها في الآتي: أ - نقل المتفجرات ، والوسائط التي تنقلها. ب - استعمال الم
- Article 29
The article leaves it to the Implementing Regulations to set the fee for the Ministry's services in guarding explosives and fireworks during transport, storage or use, taking quantities and distances into account.
تحدد اللائحة المقابل المالي للخدمات التي تقدمها الوزارة لحراسة المتفجرات و المفرقعات أثناء النقل أو التخزين أو الاستعمال، على أن يؤخذ في الاعتبار الكميات والمسا
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.