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Saudi Arabia to lift most coronavirus-related curbs on Sunday: SPA

Published: 06 Mar 2021 - 12:14 pm | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 03:03 am
Buildings are seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri//File Photo

Buildings are seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri//File Photo

Reuters

Dubai: Saudi Arabia will end most coronavirus-related restrictions on Sunday, including resuming indoor dining, reopening cinemas and resuming entertainment activities and events, the state news agency SPA said on Saturday.

Some activities will remain banned, including weddings and corporate meetings. Social gatherings will continue to be limited to a maximum of 20 people, SPA said, citing an interior ministry source.