Saudi Tourism Regulation [En]

Taking into account the services provided by existing government centers and electronic platforms and avoiding duplication of roles, the Minister may, pursuant to a decision issued thereby and upon coordination with the relevant agencies, set up a comprehensive service center or electronic platform to provide the services necessary for tourism, tourists, and tourist service providers, or integrate with other government centers and electronic platforms, as specified by the Regulations. The Ministry shall establish a database to provide data, statistics, and information on all tourism-related aspects in the Kingdom in line with international best practices, as well as to provide the necessary information to tourism stakeholders, including investors, associations, service providers, tourists, and others. Such data, statistics, and information shall be updated regularly, in coordination with the relevant agencies, and shall be published on the Ministry’s website, as specified by the Regulations. Government agencies, companies, and other entities engaged in tourism activities, as defined by the Regulations shall, without prejudice to relevant laws and regulations, provide the Ministry with any information or documents the Ministry deems necessary for the tourism sector.