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Saudi Arabia Ends Entry Ban, Keeps Some Coronavirus Restrictions

Travelers wearing protective face masks walk at Riyadh International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
Travelers wearing protective face masks walk at Riyadh International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
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Saudi Arabia Ends Entry Ban, Keeps Some Coronavirus Restrictions

Travelers wearing protective face masks walk at Riyadh International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
Travelers wearing protective face masks walk at Riyadh International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

Saudi Arabia said that entry to the kingdom by sea land and air will be resumed starting Sunday after a ban that lasted two weeks amid fears of a new coronavirus variant, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.

A ministry of interior official said that some restrictions including asking people coming from countries where the new variant spread such as the UK, South Africa, and any others, to stay at least 14 days out of these countries before entering the kingdom.

Saudi citizens who are allowed to enter for humanitarian and essential cases, coming from countries where the new Covid-19 variant spread, are required to remain in their homes for 14 days for observation.

Cases of the new variant, which was first detected in the UK, have been reported in European countries including France, Sweden, and Spain. It has also been detected in South Africa, Jordan, Canada, and Japan.

Saudi Arabia has started rolling out vaccines against COVID-19, starting with those considered high risk.

The Kingdom has also seen a steady decline in the number of new cases and deaths from the pandemic.

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Syrian President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Syrian President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Thursday from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

At the outset of the call, the Crown Prince welcomed the arrangements and measures announced by President al-Sharaa to contain recent developments in Syria.

According to SPA, he expressed the Kingdom's confidence in the Syrian government's ability, under President al-Sharaa’s leadership, to achieve security and stability for the brotherly nation.

The Crown Prince praised President al-Sharaa’s efforts to guide Syria on a path that preserves its unity, safeguards its territorial integrity, and reinforces national cohesion. He emphasized the importance of fostering solidarity among all segments of the Syrian people and preventing any sedition that may threaten the country’s security and stability.

He further stressed the importance of Syria continuing its efforts at all levels to realize the progress and prosperity that its people aspire to.

The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast support for Syria, standing by its side and firmly rejecting any action that undermines civil or social peace.

The Saudi Crown Prince further reiterated the Kingdom’s firm condemnation of the blatant Israeli aggressions on Syrian territories and interference in its internal affairs. He emphasized the necessity for the international community to support the Syrian government in addressing these challenges and to prevent any external interference in Syrian internal affairs under any pretext.

President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed gratitude for the Kingdom's supportive stance towards Syria and his appreciation for the Crown Prince's efforts to bolster security and stability in Syria and the wider region.