Saudi Arabia Lifts Suspension on Citizens Travelling Abroad as of May 17

The Saudi capital Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi capital Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Lifts Suspension on Citizens Travelling Abroad as of May 17

The Saudi capital Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi capital Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia will lift its suspension on citizens travelling abroad and open land, sea and air borders on Monday May 17, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Saudi citizens who have received two vaccination shots, or one shot at least two weeks prior to travel, those who have recovered from the coronavirus within the last six months and those who are under 18 years old will be allowed to travel, the ministry said.

In January, the authorities had postponed the end of the travel ban for the public and the full reopening of entry points to May 17.

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday 11 deaths from COVID-19 and 937 new infections.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates Pezeshkian on Election as Iran’s President

Iranian presidential candidate and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian, flashes the V-sign for victory after casting his vote during the presidential election in Tehran on June 28, 2024. (AFP)
Iranian presidential candidate and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian, flashes the V-sign for victory after casting his vote during the presidential election in Tehran on June 28, 2024. (AFP)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Pezeshkian on Election as Iran’s President

Iranian presidential candidate and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian, flashes the V-sign for victory after casting his vote during the presidential election in Tehran on June 28, 2024. (AFP)
Iranian presidential candidate and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian, flashes the V-sign for victory after casting his vote during the presidential election in Tehran on June 28, 2024. (AFP)

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Saturday Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's president.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent him a cable on the occasion.

He wished him success during his time in office, saying he looks forward to the continued development of relations between their countries and peoples.

He also hoped for continued coordination and consultations to bolster regional and international security and peace.

He wished Pezeshkian health and happiness and the brotherly people of Iran further progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, sent Pezeshkian a similar cable.

He underscored his keenness on developing and deepening relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran and their people to achieve common interests.