Saudi Arabia to lift most coronavirus-related curbs from Sunday

Saudi Arabia to lift most coronavirus-related curbs from Sunday

Saudi Arabia will end most coronavirus-related restrictions on Sunday, including resuming indoor dining, reopening cinemas and resuming entertainment activities and events, SPA said, citing an interior ministry source.

According to the state news agency SPA some activities will remain banned, including weddings and corporate meetings. Social gatherings will continue to be limited to a maximum of 20 people.

Some activities will remain banned, including weddings and corporate meetings. File photo

Earlier, the Saudi Arabia civil aviation authority said on Thursday that it has approved the landing of international flights at Prince Abdul Majeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Ula, the state news agency reported.

The authority also said the airport's capacity has been raised from 100,000 to 400,000 passengers annually.

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