ABHA: The Saudi Ministry of Tourism recorded more than 350 violations during its inspection tours of hospitality facilities in the Asir region, closing 40 of them.
It addressed about 270 complaints regarding the services provided in facilities such as hotels and serviced apartments, as part of the Our Guests Are A Priority campaign during the first quarter of 2024.
The ministry’s supervisory teams conducted about 650 supervisory and inspection tours of hospitality facilities.
The tours were part of ongoing efforts to enhance the tourism sector in all regions of the Kingdom, in addition to ensuring the quality of services provided by various types of hospitality facilities to visitors and tourists.
The ministry said it would impose the strictest penalties on those who engaged in activities before obtaining the necessary licenses. It also said it would not be lenient in imposing regulatory penalties on violators, the closure of the facility in question, or both penalties in some cases.
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Saudi Ministry of Tourism closes 40 facilities in Asir region for various violations
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Saudi Ministry of Tourism closes 40 facilities in Asir region for various violations
- Tourism operators had been warned of heavy penalties if they do business before obtaining the necessary licenses.
Iranian foreign minister says he is in constant contact with Saudi counterpart
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he is in constant contact with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan and other officials from the Kingdom.
Saudi officials said they were fully committed to not letting their territory, water and airspace be used against Iran, he said in an interview relayed by his Telegram channel.
During a speech on Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring states for Tehran’s actions during the conflict, which has seen Iran attack Gulf countries with missiles and drones.
Saudi officials said they were fully committed to not letting their territory, water and airspace be used against Iran, he said in an interview relayed by his Telegram channel.
During a speech on Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring states for Tehran’s actions during the conflict, which has seen Iran attack Gulf countries with missiles and drones.
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