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Coronavirus: GCC travellers to Pakistan must take PCR test
Additionally, travellers have to download the PassTrack mobile app and also undergo a health screening upon arrival at Pakistani airports.
Grand Mosque geared to receive first batch of Umrah performers
Grand Mosque geared to receive first batch of Umrah performers
Saudi Arabia allows gradual resumption of Umrah from Oct. 4
Saudi Arabia has announced the gradual resumption of Umrah and visits to the Two Holy Mosques with a limited number of pilgrims, starting from Oct. 4, 2020, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday citing a source at the Ministry of Interior.
Saudi Arabia reports 30 new coronavirus deaths
Saudi Arabia reported on Tuesday 552 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 330,798, according to the Ministry of Health.
Umrah services to resume gradually
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Muhammad Saleh Benten said that the temporary suspension of Umrah pilgrimage and visits to the Two Holy Mosques will be lifted in a phased manner.
Saudi Arabia to lift all travel restrictions on citizens from Jan. 1
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it would lift totally the restrictions on citizens for leaving and returning to the Kingdom, with opening all land, sea and air ports starting from Jan. 1, 2021 in line with the coronavirus-related precautionary measu...
Six Pakistanis arrested for involvement in brawl
They are six expatriates of Pakistani nationality, whose ages ranged between their twenties and thirties.
Decision to resume international flights to be based on virus spread
RIYADH: The decision to resume international flights to Saudi Arabia is going to be based on the spread of the virus, the Saudi health minister said. “We care about the safety of all and thus we are taking all the necessary precautionary measures,” Tawfiq...
Saudi Arabia records drop in COVID-19 deaths
With 768 new cases, Saudi Arabia coronavirus infections remained steady in the last 24 hours. Monday tally brought the total number of infections in the Kingdom to the ministry of health announced.
Israel to the UAE 1st flight scheduled on Monday
Israel Airlines would fly its first-ever flight to the UAE on Monday after the historic peace deal between the two countries as suggested by the Israel Airlines flight schedule.
Saudia cites requirements for travel to 25 countries
The conditions for travelers to the Kingdom included filling up and signing a form committing to the health requirements. This form should be submitted to the airport health control center upon arrival.
Resumption of Haramain Train services put off until further notice
The resumption of Haramain High-Speed Train services between Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City of Rabigh has been postponed until further notice, according to the Train Project sources.
Customs ban individuals from importing electronic cigarettes
Saudi Customs revealed three cases that enable the importer to claim a refund of customs duties.
Saudi Arabia eases land border restrictions for trucks from GCC states
The decision is in implementation of the royal order approving what the Council of Political and Security Affairs saw appropriate, on easing these precautionary measures.
1,069 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths reported in Saudi Arabia
1,069 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths reported in Saudi Arabia
African gang of burglars busted in Riyadh
Security authorities busted a gang of seven African expatriates in Riyadh and arrested all its members.