Qatar Starts Phased Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions

Qatar said on Wednesday that leisure and education centers and restaurants can reopen at limited capacity as of Friday under a phased easing of coronavirus-related measures. (File/AFP)
Qatar said on Wednesday that leisure and education centers and restaurants can reopen at limited capacity as of Friday under a phased easing of coronavirus-related measures. (File/AFP)
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Qatar Starts Phased Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions

Qatar said on Wednesday that leisure and education centers and restaurants can reopen at limited capacity as of Friday under a phased easing of coronavirus-related measures. (File/AFP)
Qatar said on Wednesday that leisure and education centers and restaurants can reopen at limited capacity as of Friday under a phased easing of coronavirus-related measures. (File/AFP)

Qatar said on Wednesday that leisure and education centers and restaurants can reopen at limited capacity as of Friday under a phased easing of coronavirus-related measures.

A cabinet statement on state media allowed limited gatherings at homes for vaccinated people and said malls can operate at 30 percent capacity, but children under 12 are not allowed.

Gyms, pools and salons can also reopen at limited capacity but bans remain on weddings, conferences and exhibitions, Reuters reported.

Local and international sporting events can take place with fully vaccinated fans at 30 percent capacity in open-space venues with permission from the public health ministry.

Qatar said earlier this month that it would gradually lift coronavirus-related measures in four phases starting the first phase on May 28 and the fourth on July 30.

The country recorded 306 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, raising it's total number of infections to 216,397 cases with 552 deaths.



Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to King of Morocco over Victims of Floods in Safi

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to King of Morocco over Victims of Floods in Safi

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of condolences to King of Morocco Mohammed VI over the victims of the heavy rains and floods that struck the city of Safi.

King Salman extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the King of Morocco, the families of the deceased, and the Moroccan people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable to the Moroccan leader.


Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks with Sudan's Al-Burhan in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince meets with Sudan's Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince meets with Sudan's Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Riyadh - SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks with Sudan's Al-Burhan in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince meets with Sudan's Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince meets with Sudan's Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Riyadh - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, met on Monday at his office in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh with President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in the Republic of the Sudan, their implications, and the efforts being made to achieve security and stability, SPA reported.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of State, Cabinet Member, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan, and Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jafar.


President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council Arrives in Riyadh

President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council arrives in Riyadh. (SPA)
President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council arrives in Riyadh. (SPA)
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President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council Arrives in Riyadh

President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council arrives in Riyadh. (SPA)
President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council arrives in Riyadh. (SPA)

President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his accompanying delegation arrived in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency said.

He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz and several other officials.