Article 34 of the Saudi Military Retirement Law
المادة 34 من نظام التقاعد العسكري
This law repeals the previous military retirement law.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يلغي هذا النظام نظام التقاعد العسكري السابق.
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 34 explained in plain English
This is a short closing article that sets out the repeal of the previous military retirement law, so that this law takes its place in regulating the retirement of Saudi military members.
The article does not mention the name or date of the previous law, and contains no transitional provisions; it simply states the repeal.
In practice, repeal means that the provisions of this law are the reference for the retirement of military members once it takes effect. The article does not explain what becomes of rights that arose under the previous law, so the competent retirement authority should be consulted on that.
It is preceded by Article 33, which authorizes the Minister, outside the armed forces, to specify who has the powers of the Chief of the General Staff and the head of the Army Administration Authority under this law. It is followed by Article 35, which gives the Council of Ministers the right to interpret this law.
Someone who has a retirement right that arose under a previous law and needs to assess his position may consult a lawyer who specializes in administrative cases.
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 34 of the Saudi Military Retirement Law
Is the previous military retirement law still in force?
No. The article provides that this law repeals the previous military retirement law.
Who interprets the Military Retirement Law?
Article 35 provides that the Council of Ministers has the right to interpret this law.
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- Article 1
The article names the law the Military Retirement Law and provides that its provisions apply to all Saudi military personnel.
يسمى هذا النظام نظام التقاعد العسكري وتسري أحكامه على جميع العسكريين السعوديين.
- Article 2
The article defines the terms of the Military Retirement Law, including Minister, military forces, military person, officer, enlisted person, retiree, pensioner, beneficiary, salary, pension, award, the Authority and the Fund.
يقصد بالكلمات الآتية أينما وردت في النظام المعاني المذكورة تجاهها ما لم يرد النص صراحة أو بدل السياق على خلافها.. الوزير: وزير الداخلية، ووزير الدفاع، ووزير الح
- Article 3
The article provides for deducting 9% of a military person's salary monthly for the retirement fund, with the Government paying the equivalent of 13%, and allows the Council of Ministers to adjust the Government's share.
يقتطع شهريًّا نسبة ( 9% ) من راتب العسكري وتدفع إلى المصلحة لحساب الصندوق وتدفع الحكومة بواسطة وزارة المالية والاقتصاد الوطني ما يقابل نسبة ( 13% ) من راتب العس
- Article 30
A deficit in the retirement fund is settled in the way set by the board and approved by the Council of Ministers; if there is a surplus, new benefits may be granted on the board's recommendation and Council approval.
إذا تبين وجود عجز في صندوق التقاعد فتتم تسويته وفق الطريقة التي يحددها مجلس الإدارة ويوافق عليها مجلس الوزراء ، أما إذا تبين وجود فائض يسمح بإضافة مزايا جديدة ل
- Article 31
The Fund is bound only by pensions and contributions due under this law and the Military Retirement Law of 1380 AH; the Ministry of Finance bears what fell due under earlier laws.
لا يلتزم صندوق التقاعد إلا بالمعاشات والعائدات التقاعدية التي تكون قد استحقت وفقًا لأحكام هذا النظام و نظام التقاعد العسكري لعام 1380 هـ، أما المعاشات والتعويضا
- Article 33
Outside the armed forces, the Minister specifies who holds the powers of the Chief of the General Staff and the head of the Army Administration Authority under the Military Retirement Law.
في غير القوات المسلحة يحدد الوزير مَن له صلاحيات رئيس هيئة الأركان العامة ورئيس هيئة إدارة الجيش في هذا النظام.
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.