Expat Pulse - Latest Updates for Expats in Saudi Arabia

PIA Flights to Saudi Arabia Starting: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start flight operations to Saudi Arabia from today (Monday) after the kingdom relaxed its travel restrictions. PIA Flights to Saudi Arabia Starting from Today According to a PIA spokesperson, Riyadh has only allowed one-way flights to the country due to the new…

Suspension of international flights: Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of all international commercial flights and entry into the Kingdom through land and seaports for another week in view of the new coronavirus strain which was discovered in the United Kingdom. Suspension of international flights Extended by another week Saudi Arabia has…

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has directed airlines operating in the airports of the Kingdom to transport non-Saudi passengers outside the Kingdom, and that is in total compliance with the precautionary measures to stem the spread of coronavirus. GACA allows non-Saudis to fly out of the Kingdom GACA has given permission to…

Discovery of Four New Oil and Gas Fields: The new oil and gas fields were discovered in an expedition led by state-run oil producer Aramco. Among the new fields that were located includes one in Al-Ajramiyah well, northwest of the city of Rafhaa. The field can boost production by around 3,850 barrels per day. Saudi Arabia Announces Discovery of…

Three-time increase in daily coronavirus vaccination after Crown Prince receives: Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that the number of people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine has shot up three times on daily basis since Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman received the first dose of vaccine on Friday. Three-time increase in daily…

Expats Stuck in UAE get free accommodation: Around 300 expats, mostly Indians, stranded in the UAE after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait closed their borders to prevent the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus have been provided free accommodation, according to a media report on Friday. Expats Stuck in UAE get free accommodation Including Indians…