Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ramadan 2021: Umrah Pilgrims Must Have COVID Vaccine Shots

Umrah pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said that conditional permits for prayers, Umrah and visit to the Prophet’s Mosque will be issued from Tuesday, April 13, the first day of Ramadan. These permits will be issued to those who have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine or who have passed 14 days … Read more

Saudi Arabia Bans Entry From Pakistan, 20 Other Countries

Saudi Arabia Bans Entry From Pakistan, 20 Other Countries

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned citizens, diplomats, medical workers and their families from 20 countries, including Pakistan, from entering the country from 9 pm on February 3. The Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement that the decision to suspend the entry of citizens from these 20 countries was made in view of the epidemic … Read more

Saudi Arabia To Lift Travel Ban From May 17

Saudi Arabia To Lift Travel Ban From May 17

The Saudi Interior Ministry has said that the date of arrival and departure from airports, ports and border checkpoints has been extended in view of the steady rise in cases of the coronavirus. Travel restrictions will now be lifted from May 17, 2021, instead of March 31. An Interior Ministry official said in a statement … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Health Passport Introduced For Recipient of COVID-19 vaccine

Saudi Arabia: Health Passport Introduced For Recipient of COVID-19 vaccine

Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Dr Tawfig F. Al Rabiah has announced the launch of an online “health passport” for citizens and residents who have been vaccinated against COVD-19 for the second time. The new “Health Passport” has been introduced by the Saudi Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority … Read more