Royal Decree No.M/10 of 2005 to amend the system of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation issued by Royal Decree No.M/49 of 1974. Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Water Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Governance Institution Water supply Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Abstract This Decree consisting of 2 articles amends the System of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation by (i) establishing that the Saline Water Desalination Corporation is an independent public institution that administratively reports to the Minister of Water and Electricity (instead of Ministry of Agriculture and Water); (ii) changing the structure of the Board of Directors; and (iii) giving it the possibility of leasing properties on projects for the production and services of water or electricity, or both, at nominal rates. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Amends Royal Decree No.M/49 of 1974 issuing the Cabinet Resolution No.1109 of 1974 approving the system of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation. Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 1974 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Water shortage/drought, Monitoring, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX