Middle East Experience

Saudi Arabia will lift travel restrictions and resume international flights starting on March 31 following the suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.All land and sea ports will also reopen allowing for the entry and exit of all nationals and residents, according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior carried by SPA.The resumption of travel will be implemented in accordance with restrictions and preventative measures set by authorities to prevent the further spread of the virus, the news agency added.The decision was announced after authorities saw a significant decrease in the number of new infections in the Kingdom due to compliance with preventative measures implemented.Saudi Arabia saw a 98 drop in new daily cases and has launched its vaccination campaign in recent weeks. A total of 137,862 people have received the Pfizer/BioNTech shot as of January 7, according to the health ministry spokesman.Read more:Saudi Arabia launches ‘Health Passport’ for vaccine recipientsSaudi Arabia’s Hajj, Umrah minister advises pilgrims to get vaccinatedCOVID-19 vaccines to reach all regions of Saudi Arabia within 3 weeks
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia to resume international travel, lift restrictions on March 31

The vaccine drive should not give people a sense of false security..
Source: Albawaba
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Of the sick, only six people returned to Israel from abroad, meaning others were infected locally.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Saudi Arabia has set up a coronavirus health center at its Salwa border crossing with Qatar and set several health conditions for the entry of Qatari citizens after the Kingdom formally reopened its borders, according to exclusive pictures captured at the border.One of the most prominent of the conditions set in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is a PCR test and home quarantine for three days for a week.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Saudi Arabia formally reopened its airspace and land and sea borders to Qatar on Monday on the eve of the GCC Summit in AlUla where the Kingdom and three other countries formally restored ties to Doha after more than three years of a boycott.According to sources, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health will be placing medical teams at the Salwa border crossing with Qatar to examine people from Qatar entering the Kingdom. Those entering the border crossing are then expected to sign a commitment to adhere to home quarantine measures.Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attended the GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia's AlUla, where he was welcomed to the Kingdom by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with an embrace.Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, confirmed it will lift all travel restrictions and resume international flights starting on March 31 following the suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.All land and sea ports will also reopen allowing for the entry and exit of all nationals and residents, according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior carried by SPA.Read more:Saudi Arabia to resume international travel, lift restrictions on March 31Saudi Arabia reopens airspace, borders to Qatar: Kuwait ministerSaudi Arabia-Qatar relations: Timeline of significant events in the Gulf crisis
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia opens health center at Qatar border, sets entry conditions

"We The People: An Interfaith Virtual Vigil for Democracy" will feature politicians, entertainers and spiritual leaders.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: After Capitol violence, interfaith vigil planned by NYC leaders

US President Donald Trump confirmed he will not be attending the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden on January 20.“To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,” Trump tweeted.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The violent assault on the US Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters and his long refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election have jeopardized the president’s political future and tainted prospects for his top lieutenants and family members, current and former administration officials said.Read more:Trump’s political future in jeopardy after violent Capitol attack, say advisersPolice rejected multiple offers of federal help to quell mob in runup to Capitol HillUS President Trump acknowledges Biden win amid Capitol chaos, talks of impeachment(With agencies)
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Trump confirms he will not attend Biden’s inauguration

Twitter unlocked the president’s @realDonaldTrump Twitter account, which has 88 million followers, after Trump removed three rule-breaking tweets.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Trump says he will not attend Biden's inauguration

Amit Marari stressed that all convicts, including terrorists must receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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China and Russia are spreading their vaccines—and forging new ties—to some of Washington’s closest allies..
Source: Albawaba
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Iraqi government voted for signing a contract with the Korean company Daewoo to finish Faw Port project.
Source: Al Monitor
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