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.



Saudi Arabia, Thailand Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Bangkok with his Thai counterpart. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Bangkok with his Thai counterpart. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Thailand Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Bangkok with his Thai counterpart. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Bangkok with his Thai counterpart. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa in Bangkok.

The two sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. They also addressed regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Attending the meeting were Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Saudi Ambassador to Thailand Abdulrahman Al-Suhaibani, Advisor to the Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Yahya, and Assistant Director General of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Ismail.