Travel to India and 15 other countries banned in Saudi Arabia due to outbreaks of COVID-19
The announcement comes at a time when everyday COVID infections are on the rise. Saudi Arabia has imposed tight travel restrictions in reaction to the recent increase in COVID infections and the re-emergence of COVID-19. Saudi nationals are barred from visiting anywhere in the Middle East or North Africa save...
Read moreSaudi Arabia donates $3.2m for Marawi assistance and Covid-19
The Philippines appreciated Saudi Arabia’s commitment of $3.2 million in humanitarian and financial assistance for Marawi City rehabilitation and the Philippines’ COVID-19 response on Thursday. According to a press release from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia — Manila, one of the reasons for the donation is Typhoon Odette (international...
Read moreSaudi Arabia bans Hajj for those 65 and older starting in 2022 in new health guidelines
Saudi authorities have issued a directive that anyone beyond the age of 65 will be barred from performing the Hajj pilgrimage in 2022. Furthermore, pilgrims planning to perform Hajj this year should closely adhere to the Covid-19 guidelines and obtain health insurance. Fatima Usara, the spokesman for the National Hajj...
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