Article 14 of the Saudi Tourism Law
المادة 14 من نظام السياحة
The Ministry of Tourism may, when needed, use specialized technical companies or bodies for some of its tasks under controls set by the Regulations, without prejudice to its core tasks.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجوز الاستعانة -عند الحاجة- بشركات أو جهات فنية متخصصة؛ للقيام ببعض المهمات الموكولة إلى الوزارة بموجب النظام، وفق ضوابط تحددها اللائحة، وذلك دون إخلال بالمهمات الأساسية المسندة إليها بموجب أحكام هذا النظام.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 14 explained in plain English
This article allows the Ministry of Tourism to benefit from outside expertise in carrying out the Law. When needed, it may use specialized technical companies or bodies to carry out some of the tasks assigned to the Ministry under the Law.
This use has controls and limits:
- Optional and when needed: it is not mandatory; the Ministry turns to it if it needs to.
- For some tasks: not for all of the Ministry's tasks.
- Under controls set by the Regulations: the Regulations set out the conditions and method of using them.
- Without prejudice to core tasks: the core tasks assigned to the Ministry under the Law remain its responsibility.
The article does not specify which tasks may be assigned, and does not say that they include inspection or imposing penalties, so this should not be inferred from it. The Regulations should be consulted to determine them.
This article comes after Article 13, which regulates the work of inspectors, and before Article 15, which regulates the committee that hears violations.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 14 of the Saudi Tourism Law
Can the Ministry of Tourism use private companies?
Yes. When needed, it may use specialized technical companies or bodies for some of the Ministry's tasks under controls set by the Regulations.
Do the Ministry's responsibilities pass to these companies?
No. The use is without prejudice to the core tasks assigned to the Ministry under the Law.
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.