based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022],
based on article 16(5) of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the minister shall issue a schedule detailing the classification of violations and the corresponding punishments—stipulated in paragraph 1 of this article—along with their amount and duration, taking into account the progression of the punishment, provided that the schedule includes violations for which the fine does not exceed 10,000 Riyal, which must be issued immediately by the competent inspector upon detection”,
with reference to Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], approving amendments to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities,
and with reference to Ministerial Decision 3083 dated 3 Shawwal 1447 [22 March 2026], approving the Rules and the Schedule of Violations for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities in the Cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah During the Hajj Season,
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The Rules and the Schedule of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities in the Cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah During the Hajj Season are hereby approved, in accordance with the attached text.
Second
The rules and schedule must be published in the official gazette, and come into force from the date of its publication.
Third
This decision repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.
Fourth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib
Issued on: 29 Safar 1448
Corresponding to: 14 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5178 issued on 21 August 2026.