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General power of attorney template (Word & PDF)
General power of attorney in Arabic: الوكالة العامة — authority over a class of acts you tick, not one named transaction.
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For a principal who wants the agent to do a class of acts, and the counsel listing those types, before the instrument is issued. It covers the parties, the types you tick, the limits and the term. The draft is not the power issued on Najiz or authenticated before a notary.
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What this template includes
Issue it on the official platform
- Issue a power of attorney(https://www.moj.gov.sa/ar/eServices/pages/3472d517-7cb4-4cd5-a6bc-2abc9751eea3.aspx)
- Najiz(https://najiz.sa/applications/landing)
- Abu Dhabi notary public(https://www.adjd.gov.ae/EN/Pages/notarypublics.aspx)
- UAE e-Notary(https://www.moj.gov.ae/en/services/esystems/e-notary.aspx)
A free bilingual general power of attorney for the GCC. It records the principal, the agent, a class of powers, the duration and revocation. It is not a substitute for the issued instrument, and it is not a special power of attorney. For the definition, see power of attorney and notary public. This is general information, not legal advice.
When a general power of attorney is the right draft
Use this page when the agent may do a class of acts you tick in Annex 1. Do not use it to name a single sale, a single claim or a single bank act — that is the special power of attorney. In Saudi Arabia an agency in general words that does not specify the type of act is not valid (Article 482 of the Civil Transactions Law).[7] Tick the types. The instrument issued on Najiz is the one that binds.[1]
- Fill in the [placeholders]: both parties’ identity, capacity, and the term.
- In Annex 1 mark “yes” for each power you intend to issue, and write its limit.
- Out of scope: this draft is not the issued power of attorney. Representation on Najiz requires a power that is in force and includes authority to plead.[3]
- This page states no notary fee, and no attestation rule for a foreign instrument.
What “general” means in Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE
In Saudi Arabia a special agency is valid for a defined type of act (Article 483). Any act beyond administration needs a special agency (Article 484).[7] A “general” draft on this page is a checklist of types, not a blank “do everything”.
In Oman an agency is general if it covers every matter that accepts representation (Article 675 of the Civil Transactions Law). A general agency lets the agent carry out exchanges and dispositions, other than donations, settlement, release, arbitration, loans and matters of personal status, unless the instrument authorises them (Article 677).[8]
- UAE: Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, Article 869, in force on 1 June 2026, says an agency may be general, special, conditional or deferred. The articles on the scope of a general agency are under review.
- Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait: the general-versus-special scope is under review. No article number is stated.
- If the recipient accepts a letter that is not notarised, that is an authorization. Use the authorization letter.
The template
General power of attorney
A draft general power of attorney for the GCC: parties, a checklist of types of power, limits, duration and revocation. It is not a special power of attorney and not a substitute for the instrument issued through the official channel. Replace every [placeholder].
I, [Principal: name, ID, address], being of full capacity, appoint [Agent: name, ID, address] to act for me within the limits of this general power of attorney.
The Principal’s capacity: [in person / as agent under a power of attorney / owner of an establishment / representative of a company].
Drafting note
The electronic service requires the beneficiary to be a Saudi or a resident with a valid ID, over 18, of full capacity, and with an active National Single Sign-On account. A company representative or an establishment owner uses Najiz Business.[1]
This instrument is a general power of attorney. The Agent may do the types of act ticked in Annex 1, unless clause 4 excludes an act. It is not limited to one named transaction. For one named act use a special power of attorney.
The Agent may exercise only the powers marked in Annex 1, and only within the limit written against each power.
Drafting note
Don’t leave a power open if you mean one transaction. That is a special power of attorney.[1]
The Agent may not: [gift / release a claim / settle / waive a right / dispose of property / borrow / other exclusions]. Anything not listed in Annex 1 is outside this power of attorney.
Drafting note
In Oman a general agency does not cover donations, settlement, release, arbitration, loans or personal status unless written in (Article 677).[8]
Option: the Agent may not appoint a substitute.
Option: the Agent may appoint a substitute within [limits], and remains responsible for that choice.
Drafting note
Delete the option you will not issue.[1]
This power of attorney runs from [date] until [date or event], unless it ends sooner by revocation, withdrawal or death.
Drafting note
An electronic power of attorney on Najiz does not exceed one year.[1]
The Principal may revoke the Agent by written notice. The Agent may withdraw by written notice. Tell the other party, and any third party dealing with the Agent, when that is possible.
Drafting note
On the electronic service, either party may partially withdraw on Najiz or in the Najiz app. It ends automatically if a party dies.[1]
Use this draft to settle the wording. The power of attorney that works is the one issued on Najiz or before the competent notary. If the Arabic and English texts conflict, the Arabic text prevails in Saudi Arabia. This is a starting point. Have it reviewed by a lawyer licensed in the relevant jurisdiction before you use it.
Principal: name [●] · ID [●] · signature [●] · date [●]
Agent: name [●] · ID [●] · signature [●] · date [●]
Saudi Arabia notes
What the Ministry of Justice service card and the Civil Transactions Law support.[1][7]
| Item | What the text states |
|---|---|
| Issue | An electronic service issues the power of attorney on Najiz without a visit to a notary.[1] |
| General words | An agency in general words that does not specify the type of act is not valid (Article 482).[7] |
| Beyond administration | Any act beyond administration needs a special agency (Article 484).[7] |
| Term | An electronic power of attorney does not exceed one year.[1] |
UAE notes
What was read on the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department notary page.[5][6]
| Item | What to do |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | A notary public notarises customary documents, including the private notary and the governmental notary.[5] |
| English | The Department has an English-language notary services bureau.[5] |
| Scope | The articles on the scope of a general agency are under review. No article number is stated for that scope. |
Annex 1 – Powers
Mark “yes” for each type of power you intend to issue, and write its limit. A single named act belongs in a special power of attorney.
| Power | Included | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Government transactions | [yes/no] | [authority or transaction] |
| Banks | [yes/no] | [account or transaction] |
| Courts and claims | [yes/no] | [claim or type of claim] |
| Property | [yes/no] | [property or disposition] |
| Companies | [yes/no] | [company or act] |