Justice Ministry Bans Military Firefighters from Marrying Without Prior Permission

Deputy Minister of Justice Awatef Al-Sand issued an administrative directive prohibiting all notaries public and authorized marriage officiants from solemnizing marriage contracts for male and female military personnel affiliated with the General Fireforce, unless they obtain marriage permission from the Force.

Administrative Directive No. 20 of 2026 stipulates that violating this ban subjects the offender to legal accountability, affirming that its provisions are effective from the date of issuance, and directing all competent authorities to implement its contents.

The directive was issued pursuant to Decision No. 13 of 2026 by the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, dated September 28 last year, and a letter from the Head of the General Fireforce regarding marriage permission for military personnel within the Force, in accordance with operational necessities.