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Saudi Arabia has lifted nationwide curfew/ lockdown and resumed all economic and commercial activities from today. However, Umrah and international travel will continue to remain suspended for now. Gathering of more than 50 people are not allowed. People have also been advised to wear masks at public places.
Saudi Arabia has also announced the opening of all mosques in Makkah from today. Due to the current Covid-19 situation in the country, mosques in Makkah had been closed for nearly three months.
Except Makkah, mosques elsewhere in the Saudi Arabia had reopened at the end of May, with strict rules imposing social distancing and other measures.
All commercial and economic activities are to return in all Saudi cities and regions, though individuals and companies should take into account preventive protocols requiring everyone to commit to social distancing, wear masks to cover the nose and mouth, and which ban gatherings of more than 50 people.
The measures are to be periodically assessed and reviewed by the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH).
Umrah pilgrimage and visits to holy sites remain suspended. The decision will be reviewed periodically in light of new developments.
International flights remain suspended, as well as all travel activities through sea and land entry-exit points, until further notice, and penalties will be applied against any individuals or facilities that violate rules issued to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Officials stressed the need for all residents and employers to assume their responsibilities and abide by the precautionary and preventive measures, and to commit to all the instructions issued by the relevant authorities in the Kingdom.
Residents are urged to download the Tawakkalna and Tabaud (Distancing) applications on their smart phones, to stay up to date on all health instructions, directions and developments about the spread of the virus.
Following the statement issued on May 26, and based on the reports of the authorities regarding measures taken in light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Saudi Ministry of Interior stated that a royal approval had been issued that stated the nationwide curfew was to be lifted across the Kingdom from Sunday, June 21 at 6 a.m.