DUBAI: Flights from Khartoum and Tunisia have landed in Jeddah carrying repatriated Saudi nationals, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday.
The Saudia flights were part of the ongoing project to return citizens to the Kingdom as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
On arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the repatriated citizens were greeted by representatives from various government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Health.
Each person will undergo a series of preventive measures, including medical examinations carried out at the airport of the country of departure before boarding the plane.
They were monitored for their temperature by the Saudi Ministry of Health, using thermal imaging devices.
Passengers were then transported to guesthouses which have been designated as quarantine centers, where they will remain for 14 days.
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Saudis land in Jeddah on COVID-19 repatriation flights from Khartoum, Tunisia
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Saudis land in Jeddah on COVID-19 repatriation flights from Khartoum, Tunisia
- The Saudia flights were part of the ongoing project to return citizens to the Kingdom as the coronavirus pandemic continues
Saudi defense minister meets with Qatar emir
- The strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar were reviewed and the latest regional developments and efforts to address them were discussed during the meeting
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar were reviewed and the latest regional developments and efforts to address them were discussed during the meeting. Topics of mutual interest were also spoken about.
Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and their wishes of further progress and prosperity for the Qatari government and people.
In return, Sheikh Tamim sent his greetings and feelings of appreciation to the Saudi leadership.
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