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The Philippines will extend its travel ban on new entries for foreigners until April 30, Kyodo News reported on Friday, citing the country’s government. Philippines extends entry ban on foreigners The ban, which went into effect on March 22, was supposed to be lifted on April 21. However, it will be extended by more than a week because the…

A spokesman for the Ministry of Interior: 27377 violations of the precautionary measures and preventive measures of Coronavirus in all regions of the Kingdom during the past week 27377 violations of the precautionary measures last week in the Kingdom In order not to impose strict measures. The Ministry of Health calls on everyone to adhere to a…

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will be ready to operate international flights fully by May 17, 2021 (Shawwal 5, 1442H), Saudia’s Assistant Director-General for Communications Khaled Bin Abdulqader Tash disclosed to Okaz /Saudi Gazette. Saudia: Ready to operate international flights by May 17 It was announced earlier by the General Authority of…

Corona Vaccination must for participating in Hajj this Year 2021

Now citizens and expatriate residents can apply for permits to perform Umrah, visit, and prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina through the “Tawakkalna” app. Permits will be issued to people who have been immunized as per the records in Tawakkalna. The three categories of people who can apply for a permit are…

JEDDAH: The Kingdom’s flagship carrier is preparing for full-capacity operations ahead of the lift of the travel ban next month, with Saudis eager to safely return to traveling during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Saudia airline getting ready to operate on May 17 Saudi Minister of Transport Saleh Al-Jasser chaired a meeting with…