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 Crown Prince, French President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, French President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, with whom he reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance them.

They also discussed various topics related to bilateral cooperation across multiple fields, alongside several issues of common interest and the recent regional developments.