In a significant policy shift, Saudi Arabia has officially changed the nationality law. The amendment now allows some individuals to obtain citizenship on Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Prime Minister’s, order, as a result of a suggestion from the Interior Minister.
This significant decision was published in the official gazette “Um Al Qura” on Friday and modifies Article 8 of the Saudi Nationality Law.
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Before and after are very different from one another. Previously, Article 8 of the Executive Regulations of the Saudi Nationality Law required the Minister of Interior’s consent before conferring nationality on a person. But it’s no longer necessary to get permission from the interior minister.
Immediately following publication in the Official Gazette, this decision will come into force.
Many people are curious about this option, especially in light of the criteria the government employs to decide who is eligible for citizenship.
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The decision is a part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to entice foreign investment and tourists. The government believes that by doing this, the economy will diversify and become less dependent on oil.
In the end, this decision will be advantageous to Saudi Arabia’s society and economy. These kinds of initiatives will be crucial in determining the future course of the country as it grows and modernizes.
