Saudi Arabia is scrapping Covid-19 travel restrictions for international travel
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Jadwa Investment
Covid-19 risks to Saudi economic growth now ‘limited’ as uncertainty diminishes
Jadwa Investment says Saudi Arabia’s economy will exhibit strong levels of growth nudging 8 percent in 2022
GCC coronavirus
Saudi Arabia set to reinstate coronavirus restrictions
Mandatory wearing of face masks and social distancing in all closed and open places and events and activities, will come into force from 7am on December 30
Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah
Saudi king replaces health minister as coronavirus curbs are set to ease
Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan bin Mohammed Al-Rabiah has been relieved of his position as Minister of Health
IHS Markit
Saudi non-oil private sector growth quickens to seven-year high
IHS Markit says employment figures saw only a marginal uplift in September but the pace of job creation was the fastest since June
coronavirus vaccines
Saudi Arabia to restrict key services to double jabbed people from October 10
Two doses of approved vaccines will be required to enter government, private and educational activities, events and facilities and use of public transportation
General Authority of Civil Aviation
More global firms expected to plan Saudi expansion as entry rules ease
Foreign direct investment expert says easing of Covid restrictions on Sept 23 will accelerate market-entry and mobilisation plans
Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia set to reopen to foreign tourists from August 1
Minister of Tourism hails decision to reopen borders to international tourism after Covid-related suspension
Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia to lift Covid-19 travel ban for 11 countries from Sunday
Ministry of Interior says visitors from the UAE, Germany, the US, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, the UK, Sweden, Switzerland, France and Japan will be welcomed
Filipino expat
Philippines suspends deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia
Suspension comes amid reports that migrants are being asked to shoulder costs of Covid-19 quarantine and insurance
Jadwa Investment
Saudi consumer spending set to rise in Q2 as Covid restrictions relax
Jadwa Investment analysts expect rebound in activity, especially in restaurants and hotels and tourism and entertainment sectors
hajj 2021
Saudi Arabia said to mull overseas Hajj pilgrims ban for second year
Sources say Gulf kingdom is considering measures to contain the spread of coronavirus for a second year
Deloitte
Vaccine roll-out, mega projects to lead Saudi tourism rebound after Covid-19 ‘shock’
New Deloitte report says coronavirus crisis has impacted the Saudi hospitality sector in an ‘unprecedented manner’
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Coronavirus Pandemic
Saudis among world’s most optimistic about returning to pre-Covid normal
IPSOS and World Economic Forum survey shows 70% of Saudi adults expect a return to normal within the next 12 months
haramain high speed rail
Saudi high-speed railway to resume ops after lengthy Covid suspension
Saudi Arabia will resume operations of the Haramain high speed railway linking the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah on Wednesday
Saudi coronavirus crisis
Cinemas, restaurants to reopen as Saudi Arabia prepares to relax Covid-19 restrictions
Lifting of restrictions will take effect from Sunday and will include the reopening of cinemas, indoor entertainment centres as well as restaurants, gyms and sports centres
Saudi airports
Reopening borders ‘vital’ to Saudi’s economic recovery from coronavirus crisis
Experts welcome return of international travel; Flydubai confirms flights to Dammam and Riyadh are now operating; Emirates to resume flights to Jeddah on Monday