Tag: News Alert

Saudi Arabia Ask Citizens In Ukraine To Contact Embassy, Arrange Immediate Departure

February 12, 2022

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia is requesting in Ukraine to call the local embassy to ‘facilitate immediate departure’ from the country, according to a statement from the embassy on social media. It also asked all citizens to ‘postpone their travel’ until further notice. A number of countries in the Gulf, including Kuwait and the … More Saudi Arabia Ask Citizens In Ukraine To Contact Embassy, Arrange Immediate Departure

Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate Up In April

May 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Inflation rate quickened to 5.3% in April from 4.9% the previous month, still reflecting an increase in value – added tax last year, official data showed. The 5.3% annual increase was mainly due to higher food and transport prices, the General Authority for Stattistics said. ‘Prices of food and beverages recorded the highest … More Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate Up In April

Saudi Arabia To Require Arriving Visitors To Quarantine For A Week

May 11, 2021

Foreign citizens arriving in Saudi Arabia must quarantine for a week in government – approved accommodation starting May 20 to combat the spread of COVID-19, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority (GAGA) said on Monday. As the kingdom reopens, exempted individuals such as Saudi citizens, flight crew and diplomats will have to quarantine at home unless … More Saudi Arabia To Require Arriving Visitors To Quarantine For A Week

Saudi Arabia To Open Land, Sea, Air Borders As Of May 17 – Ministry

May 3, 2021

Saudi Arabia will lift its suspension on citizens travelling abroad and open land, sea and air borders on Monday 17, the interior ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Saudi citizens who have received two vaccination shots, or one shot at least two week prior to travel, those who have recovered from coronavirus within the … More Saudi Arabia To Open Land, Sea, Air Borders As Of May 17 – Ministry

Saudi Arabia Sends Condolences To Iraq Over Hospital Fire

April 26, 2021

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it was deeply saddened over a fire that broke out at a hospital in the Iraqi capital, leaving more than 80 people dead. ‘The Kindom expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to Iraq, the leadership, government and people’, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said … More Saudi Arabia Sends Condolences To Iraq Over Hospital Fire

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Speaks With Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al – Kadhimi

March 25, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has spoken Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al – Kadhimi via video call, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Both King Salman and al-Kadhimi noted the historical fraternal relations between their two countries and praised the level reached by these relations and contacts between them. ‘They also emphasized the role of the … More Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Speaks With Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al – Kadhimi

Saudi Arabia To Resume International Flights Starting May 17: GACA

March 12, 2021

Saudi Arabia will resume normal operations of international flights and to complete opening of airports across the Kingdom starting from May 17, according to local media reports citing a circular from the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority (GACA). The circular by GACA was sent by the authority to all airlines operating in airports across the country … More Saudi Arabia To Resume International Flights Starting May 17: GACA

Saudi Arabia Confirms Drone Attack On Aramco’s Ras Tanura Port

March 7, 2021

Saudi Arabia has confirmed one of its oil storage yards at the Ras Tanura port was attacked earlier in the day, according to a statement from a source at the Kingdom’s Energy Ministry. A drone that was used to attack a petroleum tank from at Ras Tanura port was launched from the sea, according to … More Saudi Arabia Confirms Drone Attack On Aramco’s Ras Tanura Port

Arab Coalition: Houthi Attack On Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport Causes Plane Fire

February 10, 2021

The Arab Coalition on Wednesday said a terrorist attack by the Iran – backed Houthi militia targeting Abdha International Airport in Saudi Arabia caused a fire in a civil plane, according to an Al Arabiya reported. The coalition added that the fire was under control. ‘Attempting to target Abha airport and threatening civilian travelers is … More Arab Coalition: Houthi Attack On Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport Causes Plane Fire