DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority has allowed airports in the Kingdom to operate at full capacity.
In a circular issued on Sunday to all airlines operating in the Kingdom’s airports, including private aviation, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said that the “entire capacity of the Kingdom’s airports will be used to operate domestic and international flights.”
All of passengers’ immunization status would continue to be verified using the ‘Tawakklna’ application, which was launched last year to monitor the vaccination condition of residents and citizens.
The Kingdom eased restrictions more than 18 months since the coronavirus pandemic started, and has done away with mandatory social distancing at social gatherings or in public settings including transport, restaurants and cinemas, among others.
The wearing of face masks outdoors was also no longer mandatory except for specific locations, including the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Visits to the two mosques have also been restored to full capacity.
Fans would also be allowed to access to sports stadiums and facilities after the venues have been allowed to operate at full capacity, provided visitors have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The decision would be subject to periodic review according, the Kingdom’s sports ministry said in statement.
Saudi airports allowed to operate at full capacity
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Saudi airports allowed to operate at full capacity
- All of passengers’ immunization status would continue to be verified using the ‘Tawakklna’ application
Assistant interior minister passes away
- He played a key role in supporting major tactical exercises conducted with other Gulf Cooperation Council countries
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister of Interior for Operations Affairs Saeed bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani passed away on Friday, the ministry said in a post on X.
Al-Qahtani was a longstanding member of the Kingdom’s security forces, having served in the ministry for more than 60 years.
He played a key role in supporting major tactical exercises conducted with other Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
He also ensured the safety of Hajj pilgrims, chairing high-level meetings of security teams.
Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud paid tribute to Al-Qahtani in a post on X.
“He was an exemplar of lofty morals, sincerity and integrity in his service to his leadership and his country throughout the 60 years he spent in the Ministry of Interior,” the minister said.
