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],
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, and the schedule must include violations for which the fine does not exceed 10,000 Riyal, which must be issued immediately by the competent inspector upon detection”,
and with reference to Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], approving the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities, as amended by Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025],
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The amendment to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.
Second
The Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities, set out in the annex to Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], as amended by Ministerial Decision 1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], hereby continues to apply until 25 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 30 June 2027, and the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities attached to this decision comes into force on 26 Muharram 1449, corresponding to 1 July 2027.
Third
The Schedule and the Rules of Violations and Punishments attached to this decision hereby apply to the clauses of violations not covered by the Schedule and the Rules 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, issued by Ministerial Decision 1448/595 dated 29 Safar 1448 [12 August 2026].
Fourth
This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.
Fifth
This decision repeals all decisions in conflict with it.
Sixth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb
Issued on: 20 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 2 September 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5183 issued on 14 September 2026.