RIYADH: Trade of goods between Saudi Arabia and Qatar has resumed through the Abu Samra border crossing Sunday, Feb. 14, Qatar’s General Authority of Customs announced.
In addition to normal trade regulations and controls on goods passing between Salwa Port in Saudi Arabia and Abu Samra port in Qatar, Qatari authorities said precautionary measures will be in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Al Arabiya news channel reported.
Truck drivers arriving at the port must have a certificate, recognized by the Saudi Health Ministry, showing a negative COVID-19 test result within the past 72 hours, otherwise they will not be allowed to enter Qatar. Samples of the goods being transported will be examined to check for restricted or dangerous items.
Saudi Customs resumed operations at the Salwa border crossing with Qatar on Jan. 9, following the breakthrough AlUla agreement last month, under which the Kingdom, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt restored relations with Doha following a three-year diplomatic dispute.
Trade between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to resume today
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Trade between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to resume today
- Saudi customs operations at the Salwa border crossing resumed last month following AlUla agreement
- Truck drivers arriving at the port must have a certificate, recognized by the Saudi Health Ministry, showing a negative COVID-19 test result within the past 72 hours
UAE’s Emirates Skywards partners with UK’s Jet2 to offer flight rewards
RIYADH: The UAE’s Emirates Skywards has partnered with Jet2.com, allowing members to redeem flight rewards to more than 75 destinations across the UK airline’s leisure network.
Emirates and flydubai’s loyalty program is expanding its UK portfolio, giving its 4 million members more opportunities, rewards, and travel options, according to a statement.
This supports the UAE’s goal of becoming the world’s leading aviation hub by 2035, backed by major infrastructure investment, expanded sustainable aviation fuel production, and workforce development, as well as digital transformation and a strong regulatory framework.
It also aligns well with the UAE’s tourism aim of making it a top global destination, targeting 40 million hotel guests by 2031 under the national UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, aiming for 450 billion dirhams ($122 billion) in gross domestic product contribution and 100 billion dirhams in investments.
“The UK is one of our top markets and we’re pleased to expand our portfolio to offer millions of members a chance to redeem flight rewards on popular holiday destinations served by Jet2.com. In addition to flight tickets, members can also redeem Miles for meals, extra baggage allowance, preferred seat selection, and more — making it possible to enjoy the perfect start to a holiday, fully covered by Skywards Miles,” said Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards Nejib Ben Khedher.
He added: “We’re always looking for new ways to expand our offerings and provide members with the best value, choice, and rewards a loyalty program can offer.”
From his side, Doug Turner, general manager of third-party supply and distribution at Jet2.com, said: “We are very pleased to be partnering with Emirates Skywards, which means we can give even more customers the opportunity to enjoy flights with our award-winning airline.
“This is a great way for us to continue attracting new customers and we know that our reputation for delivering the very best customer service will be a huge hit with Emirates Skywards members.”
Under the newly announced reward system, members can redeem flights from 8,000 Skywards Miles, inclusive of all fees and charges, to a range of destinations served by Jet2.com.
The UK’s third-largest airline operates from 14 airport bases, including London Gatwick from March 2026, flying to destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Canary Islands.
