RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism announced on Friday the closure of a tourist hospitality facility in the Madinah region for operating without a license and repeatedly committing the same violation. The ministry explained that the facility was fined SR750,000, in addition to being ordered to remain completely closed until the violation is rectified. The penalty also stipulates that the decision be published in a local newspaper at the violator's expense or through any other appropriate means. The ministry emphasized that the penal action is part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the quality of the tourist experience and promote compliance with regulatory standards and requirements.
A tourist facility in Madinah has been ordered to close its doors after operating without a license — and it's not the first time. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism is imposing a stiff penalty as part of a broader effort to hold hospitality operators accountable and protect the quality of the tourist experience.
