Saudi suspends entry of GCC citizens to Makkah and Madinah over coronavirus fears

Saudi suspends entry of GCC citizens to Makkah and Madinah over coronavirus fears

GCC citizens who have been in the kingdom for 14 consecutive days and have not shown symptoms of coronavirus are exempt from the ban. Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the entry of GCC citizens to Makkah and Madinah over coronavirus fears, the kingdom's foreign ministry said on Friday.. Dubai airline Emirates also announced that it would not permit tourist visa holders and those travelling from over 20 countries to travel to the kingdom, in line with restrictions placed by Saudi..