RIYADH: In light of the suspension of international flights to and from Saudi Arabia, the General Directorate of Passports is extending the visas of visitors who are stuck in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Extensions can be arranged via the Absher e-platform, or by visiting local passport departments if the visa cannot be extended electronically.
This decision was made under the directives of Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif. The directorate said it is coordinating with the National Information Center in this regard.
The suspension of international flights began on Sunday for two weeks to slow down the spread of coronavirus, the Interior Ministry said.
Some flights would be allowed in “exceptional cases” during the two-week period, the ministry added.
The Ministry of Health announced 15 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 118, with three recoveries.
Saudi passport directorate allows visit visa extensions
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Saudi passport directorate allows visit visa extensions
- Extensions can be arranged via the Absher e-platform, or by visiting local passport departments if the visa cannot be extended electronically
Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace
- The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
