Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Jordan has announced Saudi nationals who are in Jordan and their companions can return to the Kingdom. An order to this effect has been issued. They will be able to travel by land without getting permission first. The relevant anti-Coronavirus measures will have to be complied with. Full story
Dubai Economy has announced various financial support measures are going to be extended to September. They made the announcement on their official Twitter account. The support includes allowing payments to be made in 12 instalments and cancelling all delay fines for all Government services, like accumulated fines for delays in renewing business licenses). It also includes removing the mandatory...
Qatar’s Council of Ministers has approved a draft law to amend Qatar Decision No. 70/2006 on commercial shops in residential areas. It was proposed by the country’s Trade and Industry Minister. The Council also considered a report from the committee for regulating the ownership of properties by non-Qatari nationals. The committee is responsible for suggesting areas where non-Qatari...
Jordan’s Government has published the list of green countries where nationals will be allowed to and from. There are 22 countries on the list. This includes 12 countries who provide direct flights to Jordan. Full story
The Egyptian Government has announced official conferences and meetings will be able to resume on 26 July. However, they will have to comply with particular anti-Coronavirus measures. Big exhibitions can be organised from October. A spokesperson for the Council of Ministers added a number of other decisions have been made including continuing to keep public beaches and parks closed. Full story
Egypt’s Supreme Anti-Coronavirus Committee has announced new procedures for cafes and restaurants in the country. They will apply from 26 July 2020. Under the new procedures, cafes and restaurants and similar businesses will be able to be open until midnight. They will also be able to be 50% full. Under the decisions, commercial shops and workshops including outlets for selling and offering...
Qatar’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the decision on reducing the number of private and public sector employees working in their workplaces. Under the amendment, up to 80% of employees, depending on their employer needs can return to workplaces. The other 20% will have to continue working from home. Employers and employees will have to continue to comply with anti...
Kuwait’s Media Minister and National Council for Culture, Arts, and Literature Chairman has issued a Decision following a recommendation from the trustees committee to postpone all cultural and artistic festivals until next year. This will include the Kuwait International Book Fair. They have been postponed because of Coronavirus. The Council’s General Secretary said the spread of the...
Oman has announced a total lock down from 25 July to 8 August. As part of the total lock down, there will be a movement ban and all public places and shops will be closed. They will be closed from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. Full story
Jordan’s State Minister for Media Affairs has announced airports are going to gradually reopen. They will only be allowed to reopen in line with anti-Coronavirus measures and only particular destinations will be available depending on their pandemic status. The announcement has been made in line with a plan announced in June 2020. Full story