Saudi Arabia’s land, air and naval borders will remain closed for another week. But foreigners inside Saudi Arabia can return home on chartered flights following the protocol. With this, Vande Bharat Bharat services may also start. Boundaries were closed in the wake of the persistent threat of a genetically modified Kovid.
Last week, the Saudi Interior Ministry issued an order closing the borders. The order, which was closed for one week, was extended for another week. According to this, no one can enter Saudi Arabia from outside for a week. But foreigners inside Saudi Arabia can return home if they want. Chartered flights will be allowed for this in strict compliance with the protocol. After a week, the situation will be examined and the decision will be withdrawn.
The genetically modified Kovid has not been found in Saudi Arabia. The Kovid vaccine is being given rapidly. Seven lakh people have already registered for it. The border was closed for another week as part of a precautionary measure as the largest vaccine mission in Saudi history progressed. With this, expatriates trapped abroad will have to wait another week to reach Saudi.
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