RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced new policies to localize the tourism sector across the Kingdom.

The new measures were approved by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

All tourism hospitality facilities are now required to have a Saudi receptionist present during working hours.

Tourist facilities must register all employees with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development before they begin work.

Employee contracts — including contractual, seconded or seasonal —must be documented via the Ajeer platform or other approved platforms.