Photo: Tourists visiting Al Ula in Saudi Arabia on February 19, 2020. Shutterstock

Islamic Lifestyle

Saudi Arabia reopens to tourists August 1


Saudi Arabia will reopen to tourists from August 1, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday (July 29).

The Kingdom shut its borders 17 months ago, in February last year, as part of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

From August 1, fully-vaccinated tourists with proof of a negative PCR test will not have to quarantine.

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