Author: Decree
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.
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.
The board being the competent authority to manage the affairs of the authority and to conduct its business, and shall take all necessary decisions to achieve its purposes within the limits of the provisions of this statute,
and based on executive committee Decision 01/59/2026 dated 7 July 2026 regarding the approval to postpone the application of Standard SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)”,
hereby decides
First
The list of standard specifications in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023 is hereby updated by adding Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall)” in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-01.
| Adding Specifications to Annex 1 of the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices | |||||
| No | Approved Saudi Standard Number (To be updated/added) |
Approved Saudi Standard Number | Saudi Standard Title (Arabic/English) |
Type of Standard | Date of Application |
| 1 | SASO 2944:2023 | SASO 2944:2023 | Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall) Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls |
Prepared | 1 January 2028 |
Second
The date of application of Standard Specification SASO 2944:2023 titled “Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for eCall”, referred to in Annex 1 of the “Technical Regulation for Electric Vehicles” approved by board of directors of the authority Decision 196 dated 28 December 2023, is hereby amended to be binding on all types of vehicle models starting from 1 January 2028, in accordance with Document LT-59-26-01-02.
| Amending the Date of Application of a Standard Specification in a Technical Regulation | |||||
| No | Approved Saudi Standard Number | Saudi Standard Title (Arabic/English) |
Type of Standard | Previous Date of Application | New Date of Application |
| 1 | SASO 2944:2023 | Motor Vehicles – Technical Requirements for Vehicle Emergency Call (eCall) Motor vehicle – Technical Requirements for «eCall» Emergency Calls |
Prepared | 1 January 2027 | 1 January 2028 On all types of vehicle models |
May Allah provide success.
For more details and to view the approved technical regulations, please refer to the website of the Authority www.saso.gov.sa.
Issued on: 15 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 28 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5179 issued on 28 August 2026.
The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
after perusal of clause Third of Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],
after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],
after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,
after perusal of the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger Transport by Buses, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger Transport by Buses, both issued by board of directors Decision 10/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],
and after perusal of board of directors Decision 11/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026],
hereby decides
First
The grace period granted to all carriage by land on roads establishments under clause First of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 11/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026], exempting them from the requirement stipulated in the executive regulations of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025], to include the names of newly established activities in the commercial registrations as a requirement for obtaining a license, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.
Second
The grace period stipulated in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger by Buses for article 23(1)(d) of the Executive Regulation for the Activity of Private Passenger Transport by Buses, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.
Third
This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.
Fourth
The original copy of this decision must be sent to the President of the Transport General Authority to notify him and to take the necessary measures to implement its provisions.
May Allah provide success.
The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority
Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser
Issued on: 14 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 27 August 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5182 issued on 11 September 2026.