Saudi extends entry ban for another week

DG Staff

RIYADH 29 December 2020: Saudi Arabia has extended entry ban to the kingdom for another week by air, land, and sea, amid new coronavirus variant fears.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Wam, the Ministry of Interior said the decision will exclude the movement of goods, commodities and supply chains.

Saudi Arabia will also allow the departure of non-citizens and entry for exceptional cases.

The ministry said it will continue assessing the situation and the ban might be extended for another week.

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