As Saudi Arabia gears up to welcome its first international visitors, the kingdom has warned it will issue fines for 19 offences related to public decency, such as immodest dress and public displays of affection, said a report.
The decision follows the recent launch of the tourist visa scheme, which allows travellers from 49 countries to visit the kingdom, said a report in Saudi Gazette.
Violations listed include littering, spitting, queue jumping, taking photographs and videos of people without permission and playing music at prayer times, the interior ministry said.
"The regulations will help ensure that visitors and tourists in Saudi Arabia are aware of laws that concern public behaviour and are in compliance with Saudi law," the report said.
The laws would be enforced solely by Saudi police responsible for monitoring the listed offences, it added.
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