Decree

Arabic

The Minister of Tourism,

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],

after perusal of the Private Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2295 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],

based on article 2(2) of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the regulation must specify the provisions governing the obtaining of licenses and permits, the standards and requirements for practicing tourism activities falling within the mandate of the ministry, and the classification of activities”,

based on article 11 of the Tourism Law, which stipulates that “the regulation must determine the financial consideration in accordance with the following:

1. Licenses for tourism activities provided by the ministry.

2. The services and works provided by the ministry under the provisions of the law and the regulation.”

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Private Hospitality Unit Regulation is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The regulation referred to in clause First of this decision hereby replaces the Private Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2295 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], and the phrase “Private Hospitality Unit” hereby replaces the phrase “Private Tourist Hospitality Facility” wherever it appears.

Third

Those with valid permits prior to the issuance of this decision shall rectify their status in accordance with the mechanism attached to this decision within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of its entry into force.

Fourth

This decision must be published in the official gazette, comes into force from the date of its publication, and repeals any provisions that conflict with it.

Fifth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 17 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 30 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.

Arabic

The Minister of Tourism,

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],

after perusal of the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2289 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.

Second

All licensees operating a tourist hospitality facility whose licenses are valid before the entry into force of the regulation referred to in clause First of this decision shall rectify their status in accordance with the mechanism attached to this decision within 90 days from the date of its entry into force.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on 26 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 1 July 2027, and repeals all provisions in conflict with it.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb

Issued on: 17 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 30 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.