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Saudi Arabia Includes Fines in COVID-19 Regulations

A shop at the traditional market in Jeddah. (SPA)
A shop at the traditional market in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Includes Fines in COVID-19 Regulations

A shop at the traditional market in Jeddah. (SPA)
A shop at the traditional market in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday a series of fines to be enforced against individuals and businesses which do not comply with COVID-19 regulations and social distancing, state news agency SPA reported.

The fines vary between 10,000 riyals ($2,666) and 50,000 riyals for individuals while businesses will have to pay between 10,000 and 100,000 riyals.

Recidivist business owners will be prosecuted, SPA added.

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Prophet's Mosque Receives 5.4 Million Worshippers Last Week

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
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Prophet's Mosque Receives 5.4 Million Worshippers Last Week

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA
The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week - SPA

The Prophet's Mosque received 5,475,443 worshippers last week, with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque offering extensive services to support and assist worshippers and visitors.
During the week, 644,670 visitors greeted Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions, while 376,765 worshippers performed prayers in the Holy Rawdah, SPA reported.
Furthermore, 31,739 individuals from diverse nationalities benefited from translation services.

Field operations involved 24,053 liters of disinfectant for sterilization and disinfection activities.
Moreover, 1,480 tons of Zamzam water were consumed, and 152 samples were collected for testing and analysis.
The authority also distributed 136,283 Iftar meals, ensuring access to food for those breaking their fast.