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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 753/1448 Approving the Private Accommodation Unit Regulation

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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.

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Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization: Decision Adding a Standard Specification to the Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices

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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.

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Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services: Decision 1/48/49 Extending the Deadline Granted to All Road Transport Establishments

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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.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 263 Prohibiting the Notarization of Real Estate Transactions Transferring Ownership of Land Except After Verifying the Payment of the Due Fees

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of Royal Court File 88567 dated 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [24 April 2026], which includes the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Letter 4700190679 dated 22 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [14 September 2025], regarding the noble directive not to notarize any real estate transaction, whether by sale, mortgage, or otherwise, on lands subject to idle lands fees,

after perusal of the Idle Lands and Vacant Real Estate Fees Law issued by Royal Decree D/4 dated 12 Safar 1437 [24 November 2015],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 2269 dated 20 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [11 December 2025], Memo 2996 dated 24 Sha’ban 1447 [12 February 2026], Memo 56 dated 6 Muharram 1448 [21 June 2026], Memo 484 dated 14 Safar 1448 [28 July 2026], Memo 674 dated 30 Safar 1448 [13 August 2026], and Memo 772 dated 7 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [20 August 2026],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 27-4/48/I dated 26 Muharram 1448 [11 July 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 2657 dated 10 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 [23 August 2026],

hereby decides

First

No real estate transaction transferring ownership of land subject to the provisions of the Idle Lands and Vacant Real Estate Fees Law issued by Royal Decree D/4 dated 12 Safar 1437 [24 November 2015] must be notarized until after verifying the payment of the fees due on it.

The ministerial committee—stipulated in article 14 of the mentioned law—may take whatever measures it deems necessary to achieve the objectives of the law.

Second

The notarization of a real estate transaction not transferring ownership of land subject to the provisions of the Idle Lands and Vacant Real Estate Fees Law—referred to in clause First of this decision—must be in a manner that ensures the preservation of the right of the state to collect the fees due and in a manner that does not affect the development of that land.

The ministerial committee stipulated in article 14 of the mentioned law shall establish the controls and procedures governing the provisions of this decision.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 25 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5180 issued on 4 September 2026.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 262 Approving the National Policy for Promoting Ambulatory Safety in Public Places and Workplaces

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The Council of Ministers,

after perusal in its session held under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, of the Secretariat of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs File 396 dated 5 Muharram 1448 [20 June 2026], which includes the Minister of Health, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Health in All Policies Telegram 91659 dated 23 Ramadan 1447 [12 March 2026], regarding the draft National Policy for Enhancing Emergency Safety in Public Places and Workplaces,

after perusal of the mentioned draft policy,

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

after perusal of Council of Economic and Development Affairs Recommendation 5-12/47/R dated 25 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [11 June 2026],

after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 297 dated 29 Muharram 1448 [14 July 2026],

and after perusal of General Committee of the Council of Ministers Recommendation 1924 dated 18 Safar 1448 [1 August 2026],

hereby decides

The National Policy for Enhancing Emergency Safety in Public Places and Workplaces is hereby approved in the form attached, taking into account the following:

1. The implementation of the policy must be without prejudice to the legal procedures and requirements.

2. The state must not bear any additional financial burdens resulting from the implementation of the policy.

3. In the event that the policy includes additional costs for the private sector, the necessary action in regard to it must be completed in light of the relevant legal procedures.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 25 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5180 issued on 4 September 2026.

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Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services: Decision 1/48/47 Extending the Deadline Mentioned in the Mechanism for the Adjustment of the Status of Road Transport Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-commercial Purposes

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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 Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, 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 Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, both issued by the board of directors Decision 1/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, 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 Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, both issued by the board of directors Decision 2/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of board of directors Decision 2/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026],

and after perusal of board of directors Decision 3/8/2026/4 dated 12 Shawwal 1447 [31 March 2026],

hereby decides

First

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, in accordance with article 10(9) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Second

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, for article 11(5) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, with regard to changing the type of registration from private transport to public transport, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Third

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, for article 20(5) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Fourth

The grace period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, for article 20(1) of the Executive Regulation for Light Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, is hereby extended until 27 February 2027.

Fifth

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

Sixth

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: 6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 19 August 2026

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

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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority: Decision 26/04/10 Approving the Mechanisms and Procedures Necessary for Implementing the Provisions of Royal Order 54152

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The Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority “the board”,

based on the powers entrusted to the board in article 5 of the statute of the authority approved by Council of Ministers Decision 570 dated 22 Ramadan 1442 [4 May 2021], Royal Order 54152 dated 5 Rajab 1447 [25 December 2025], and what is stated in clause First, “Value added tax is hereby not due on real estate supplies to an individual who did not engage in a real estate activity on an ongoing and regular basis for the purpose of generating income—before the entry into force of the provisions of the Real Estate Transaction Tax on 17 Safar 1442 [4 October 2020]—unless that individual carried out more than one supply—within 12 months—the total value of which exceeds the mandatory registration threshold in accordance with the Unified Agreement on Value Added Tax of the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, approved by Royal Decree D/51 dated 3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1438 [31 January 2017],” and clause Fourth, “An individual who is liable for value added tax on his real estate supplies is hereby exempted from the tax penalties—not paid—imposed on him in accordance with the Value Added Tax Law from its entry into force on 14 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 [1 January 2018] until the entry into force of the provisions of the Real Estate Transaction Tax on 17 Safar 1442 [4 October 2020], and this must be after the payment of the principal amount of the tax due. The exemption must not include penalties imposed due to tax evasion.” in implementation of the provisions of clause Fifth of the Royal Order, “The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority shall establish the mechanisms and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of the above clauses, and shall issue them by a decision of its board of directors”, after perusal of articles 50 and 52 of the Value Added Tax Law issued by Royal Decree D/113 dated 2 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1438 [25 July 2017] and its amendments, and after perusal of the minutes of the fourth meeting of the board for the year 2026,

hereby decides

First

The Mechanisms and Procedures Necessary for the Implementation of the Provisions of Royal Order 54152 dated 5 Rajab 1447 [25 December 2025] are hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This decision comes into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette, and the date of publication is equivalent to the date of approval of these mechanisms and procedures, and it must be communicated to those required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 16 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5189 issued on 13 October 2026.

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Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services: Decision 1/48/44 Adopting the Executive Regulation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Re-certification of Marine Rescue Equipment and Devices

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The Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

after perusal of the Commercial Maritime Law issued by Royal Decree D/33 dated 5 Rabi Al-Thani 1440 [12 December 2018],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/55 dated 23 Rajab 1436 [12 May 2015],

after perusal of Royal Decree D/39 dated 12 Sha’ban 1404 [13 May 1984],

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,

and after perusal of Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 5/9/2026/4 dated 12 Safar 1448, corresponding to 26 July 2026,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Re-Approval of Marine Rescue Equipment and Devices is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

The President of the Transport General Authority is hereby authorized to approve the appropriate mechanisms to implement the provisions of this regulation and issue the necessary decisions and circulars for this.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

Fourth

The original copy of this decision must be sent to the President of the Transport General Authority to notify those who are required 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: 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448
Corresponding to: 16 August 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5180 issued on 4 September 2026.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 594/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Instructions for Practicing the Activity of Tourist Accommodation Facility Type (inn) During the Hajj Season in the Cities of Makkah Al-mukarramah and Madinah Al-munawwarah

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

and after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1447/1123 dated 26 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [18 September 2025], approving the exemption of applicants for a license for a tourist hospitality facility of the Lodge type to operate during the Hajj season from the criteria attached to Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022] for operation during the Hajj season, and approving the instructions for conducting this activity during the season,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Instructions for the Operation of Tourist Hospitality Facilities of the Lodge Type During the Hajj Season—approved by the competent entity—in the City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and City Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is hereby approved, in accordance with the form attached.

Second

The exemption of the applicant for a license to operate a tourist hospitality facility of the lodge type during the Hajj season—determined by the competent authority each Hijri year—in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah from complying with the following requirements is hereby continued:

1. Direct connection to the tourism monitoring platform provided in article 6(1) of the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulation.

2. Meeting the criteria for licensing a lodge approved by Ministerial Decision 2300 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], provided that it meets the criteria for licensing and classifying a lodge during the Hajj season attached to this decision.

Third

The period of validity of the lodge license during the Hajj season in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is 90 days, non-renewable.

Fourth

This decision comes into force on the date of its adoption, and must be published in the official gazette.

Fifth

This decision repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it, and it 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.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 595/1448 Approving the Amendment to the Rules and the Schedule of Violations and Punishments for the Activity of Tourist Accommodation Facility in the Cities of (makkah Al-mukarramah – Madinah Al-munawwarah) During the Hajj Season

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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.