Article 58 of the Saudi Law of Universities
المادة 58 من نظام الجامعات · الفصل الرابع عشر: أحكام عامة وختامية
The Law takes effect one hundred and eighty days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يعمل بالنظام بعد مائة وثمانين يوماً من تاريخ نشره في الجريدة الرسمية.
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 58 explained in plain English
This article sets the date the Law of Universities takes effect.
The provision: the Law takes effect one hundred and eighty days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
The following is noted about this provision:
- the Law does not take effect from the date of publication but after 180 days have passed from it;
- this period gives universities and the bodies concerned time to prepare to apply the new regulation;
- the article does not state the actual date of publication, so knowing the day on which the Law started to operate requires referring to its date of publication in the Official Gazette.
The importance of this provision is that the Law's provisions apply only from the date it takes effect as set in this article.
This article is linked to Article 57, which provides that this Law replaces the Law of the Higher Education Council and Universities issued by Royal Decree No. M/8 dated 4/6/1414 AH and repeals all provisions that conflict with it. Once the Law takes effect after the stated period, it becomes the reference in place of the previous Law.
Anyone whose matter depends on determining the date the Law took effect, such as a decision issued near that date, may consult a lawyer specializing 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 58 of the Saudi Law of Universities
When does the Law of Universities take effect?
One hundred and eighty days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Does the Law of Universities apply from the day of its publication?
No. It takes effect after 180 days have passed from the date of publication.
More articles on Definitions and Objectives of the Law of Universities
- Article 1
The article defines the key terms in the Law of Universities, such as the Council of University Affairs, the Board of Trustees, the University Council, the Scientific Council, the college, the department and faculty members.
يقصد بالألفاظ والعبارات الآتية -أينما وردت في هذا النظام- المعاني المبينة أمام كل منها: النظام: نظام الجامعات. مجلس شؤون الجامعات: السلطة المختصة بتنظيم شؤون ال
- Article 2
The article shows that the Law of Universities aims to organize higher education affairs and strengthen its scientific, research and community standing locally, regionally and internationally.
يهدف النظام إلى تنظيم شؤون التعليم العالي ويعمل على تعزيز مكانته العلمية والبحثية والمجتمعية على المستوى المحلي والإقليمي والدولي.
- Article 3
The article describes the university as a public academic institution with a legal personality that is financially and administratively independent, contributing to implementing the State's educational policy, and not aiming at profit.
الجامعة مؤسسة أكاديمية عامة ذات شخصية اعتبارية مستقلة ماليًّا وإداريًّا، تسهم في تنفيذ السياسة التعليمية للدولة وفق أحكام النظام، ولا تهدف إلى الربح.
- Article 57
This Law replaces the Law of the Higher Education Council and Universities issued by Royal Decree No. M/8 dated 4/6/1414 AH and repeals all provisions that conflict with it.
يحل هذا النظام محل نظام مجلس التعليم العالي والجامعات، الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (م / 8) وتاريخ 4 / 6 / 1414هـ ويلغي جميع ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
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