Switzerland removes on-arrival quarantine requirement for Saudis

The exemption also applies to citizens from countries including Singapore, Serbia, and Equatorial Guinea. (File/AFP)
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Updated 20 August 2020
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Switzerland removes on-arrival quarantine requirement for Saudis

  • Switzerland listed 53 countries whose citizens will be required to finish a 10-day quarantine upon arrival
  • Switzerland has 38,760 COVID-19 infections as of Aug. 20

DUBAI: Saudi citizens travelling to Switzerland are exempted from the mandatory on-arrival quarantine, according to the country’s updated travel advisory as international borders reopen.

Switzerland listed 53 countries whose citizens will be required to finish a 10-day quarantine upon arrival, the Saudi Gazette reported.

The exemption also applies to citizens from countries including Singapore, Serbia, and Equatorial Guinea.

Some countries have been added to Switzerland’s coronavirus blacklist including Albania, Belgium, and India, prohibiting their citizens from entering the country.

The list is determined based on countries’ coronavirus risk. Switzerland has 38,760 COVID-19 infections as of Aug. 20.


King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve plants 10,000 arta trees

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King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve plants 10,000 arta trees

  • Authority CEO Maher Al-Gothmi said the collaboration exemplified the institutional integration required to meet Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals

RIYADH: An initiative to plant 10,000 arta trees in the Al-Dahna sands has been launched by the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in partnership with the Green Dahna Association.

The project involves 300 volunteers from government agencies and educational institutions with the aim of rehabilitating local ecosystems and promoting environmental stewardship.

Chosen for its high adaptability to harsh desert climates and its effectiveness in soil stabilization, the arta tree is a strategic investment in biodiversity and desertification control.

Authority CEO Maher Al-Gothmi said the collaboration exemplified the institutional integration required to meet Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals.

It also ensures the sustainability of natural resources for future generations through research and community engagement.