RIYADH — The Saudi Red Sea Authority has launched the Introductory Guide to Coastal Tourism Activities, a new digital reference designed to bring information, regulations and procedures together in one place, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

According to SPA, the platform aims to make it easier for tourists, investors and operators to understand requirements related to coastal tourism, while helping streamline procedures across the Kingdom’s coastal destinations.

According to the authority, the guide offers beneficiaries a single gateway to updated rules, conditions and application processes. Users are directed via smart links to the official platforms of relevant government bodies, reducing processing time and creating what the authority says is a more integrated and reliable digital experience. The guide also includes FAQs and advisory notes on permitted and prohibited practices.

The first phase focuses on yachting activities and provides an outline covering a yacht’s journey from arrival to departure. It details documentation requirements, licensing procedures, port-of-entry coordination through licensed agents, and lists of approved maritime tourism service providers, including yacht charter companies and marinas.

In addition, the guide highlights safety measures, environmental sustainability guidelines and mechanisms for submitting feedback and complaints, with periodic updates to ensure alignment with current regulations.

Officials said the launch reflects extensive coordination between the authority and partner entities, with the goal of supporting the growth of the coastal tourism sector, strengthening investment opportunities and contributing to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The guide is expected to serve as a unified reference that simplifies processes for service providers, answers key questions for tourists and offers clearer, more direct information for investors interested in coastal tourism opportunities across the Kingdom.