Saudi Tourism Regulation [En]

Tourist destinations, and all matters related thereto, shall be determined pursuant to a Council of Ministers’ resolution upon a proposal by the Minister, particularly the following: Identifying tourist resources to be exploited, and targeted tourism activities. Specifying State real property or property allocated to government agencies at tourist destinations. Setting the requirements for environment protection and the application of environmental standards, in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Law. Stating all matters related to the responsibilities, competencies, and powers of government agencies, in order to propose the Ministry’s participation therein or the transfer of the same to the Ministry within the limits of a tourist destination. Setting urban planning requirements for a tourist destination. Setting rules for the disposition of a tourist destination for the purpose of development and investment thereof, in accordance with applicable statutory procedures. Setting the criteria, requirements, and mechanisms necessary for the practice of tourism activities in a tourist destination. Identifying the economic and social impact on the area where the tourist destination is located. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Tourism Law The Regulations shall specify the other requirements necessary to identify tourist destinations and matters related thereto. Without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article, a tourist destination may not be designated except upon coordination with the Ministry. The Ministry and the State Properties General Authority shall identify State-owned tourist destinations that the Ministry deems appropriate for tourism development, as referred to in paragraph 1(b) of this Article.