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 Tour Guiding Regulation issued by Ministerial Decision 2291 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022],
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
The amendment to the Tour Guiding Regulation is hereby approved in accordance with the form attached.
Second
Those with valid licenses 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 180 days from the date of its entry into force.
Third
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.
Fourth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
Minister of Tourism
Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb
Issued on: 16 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447
Corresponding to: 2 June 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.
