Exceptional official leave for citizens and residents who have not been able to return
The General Directorate of Passports revealed that the decision to suspend international flights took effect today.
An official source in the Ministry of Interior has stated that, according to the preventive and precautionary measures recommended by the competent health authorities in the Kingdom, as part of its determined efforts to control the new Corona virus (Covid 19) and based on the concern to protect the health of citizens and residents and ensure their safety, and based on the announcement The World Health Organization (WHO) epidemics of the new Corona virus (Covid 19) is a global pandemic, as the virus infection has appeared in 117 countries so far.The government of the Kingdom decided to suspend international flights for travelers – except in exceptional cases – for a period of two weeks, starting at eleven in the morning on Sunday, Rajab 20, 1441 A.H. corresponding to March 15, 2020 AD, and considering this an exceptional official holiday for citizens and residents who were unable to return due to suspension of flights, or quarantine was applied to them after their return to the Kingdom, whether it was in designated headquarters of the Ministry of Health or directed from them to isolate themselves In their homes.
The source pointed out that the necessary arrangements will be made regarding the health procedures for examination and isolation according to the preventive measures adopted for all arrivals.
The source pointed out that the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, the Civil Aviation Authority and other related bodies, will arrange for the arrival of citizens who wish to return, as the relevant procedures will be announced within a week of its date.
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2020-03-15
The General Directorate of Passports revealed that the decision to suspend international flights took effect today.
An official source in the Ministry of Interior has stated that, according to the preventive and precautionary measures recommended by the competent health authorities in the Kingdom, as part of its determined efforts to control the new Corona virus (Covid 19) and based on the concern to protect the health of citizens and residents and ensure their safety, and based on the announcement The World Health Organization (WHO) epidemics of the new Corona virus (Covid 19) is a global pandemic, as the virus infection has appeared in 117 countries so far.The government of the Kingdom decided to suspend international flights for travelers – except in exceptional cases – for a period of two weeks, starting at eleven in the morning on Sunday, Rajab 20, 1441 A.H. corresponding to March 15, 2020 AD, and considering this an exceptional official holiday for citizens and residents who were unable to return due to suspension of flights, or quarantine was applied to them after their return to the Kingdom, whether it was in designated headquarters of the Ministry of Health or directed from them to isolate themselves In their homes.
The source pointed out that the necessary arrangements will be made regarding the health procedures for examination and isolation according to the preventive measures adopted for all arrivals.
The source pointed out that the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, the Civil Aviation Authority and other related bodies, will arrange for the arrival of citizens who wish to return, as the relevant procedures will be announced within a week of its date.
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Exceptional official leave for citizens and residents who have not been able to return

The General Directorate of Passports revealed that the decision to suspend international flights took effect today.
An official source in the Ministry of Interior has stated that, according to the preventive and precautionary measures recommended by the competent health authorities in the Kingdom, as part of its determined efforts to control the new Corona virus (Covid 19) and based on the concern to protect the health of citizens and residents and ensure their safety, and based on the announcement The World Health Organization (WHO) epidemics of the new Corona virus (Covid 19) is a global pandemic, as the virus infection has appeared in 117 countries so far.The government of the Kingdom decided to suspend international flights for travelers – except in exceptional cases – for a period of two weeks, starting at eleven in the morning on Sunday, Rajab 20, 1441 A.H. corresponding to March 15, 2020 AD, and considering this an exceptional official holiday for citizens and residents who were unable to return due to suspension of flights, or quarantine was applied to them after their return to the Kingdom, whether it was in designated headquarters of the Ministry of Health or directed from them to isolate themselves In their homes.
The source pointed out that the necessary arrangements will be made regarding the health procedures for examination and isolation according to the preventive measures adopted for all arrivals.
The source pointed out that the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, the Civil Aviation Authority and other related bodies, will arrange for the arrival of citizens who wish to return, as the relevant procedures will be announced within a week of its date.
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