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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Re-Allows Entry from and Travel to UAE, Argentina, South Africa

Saudi Arabia removed the United Arab Emirates, Argentina and South Africa from its entry banned country list. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia removed the United Arab Emirates, Argentina and South Africa from its entry banned country list and re-allowed citizens to travel to the three countries starting Sept. 8, state TV reported on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Interior said the decision was based on the Kingdom’s evaluation of the current COVID-19 situation, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Citizens will be allowed to travel to the three countries, an official source at the ministry said, stressing the importance of adhering to all the precautionary and preventive measures.

He said all procedures are subject to continuous evaluation by the relevant health authorities in the Kingdom, according to the developments related to the pandemic in the world.

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