JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia will no longer require the passengers arriving in the Kingdom to show a negative PCR test report or quarantine themselves upon arrival, as it has lifted all the Covid-related restrictions.
According to a report published by Saudi Gazette, instead of fulfilling these two requirements, the foreigners travelling on visit visas would have to acquire insurance that covers the entire coronavirus treatment costs.
The outdoor mask-wearing and social distancing protocols have also been abolished. Worshippers will no longer be required to maintain social distancing in the mosques, including the Two Holy Mosques but to wear masks, which is mandatory only indoors within the Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the Saudi authorities also lifted the suspension of direct flights and arrival to the Kingdom from the following countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, Seychelles, United Republic of Comoros, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Afghanistan.
Pakistani rupee rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 8, 2024 Wednesday in open market.
US dollar was being quoted at 277.5 for buying and 280.25 for selling.
Euro stands at 294.5 for buying and 297 for selling while British Pound rate is 345 for buying, and 348.5 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75 and Saudi Riyal's came down to 73.25.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.5 | 280.25 |
Euro | EUR | 294.5 | 297 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 345 | 348.5 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75 | 75.8 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.25 | 74 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 180 | 182 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.99 | 747.99 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 203 | 205 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.43 | 38.83 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.16 | 40.56 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.61 | 35.96 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.34 | 3.45 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.91 | 1.99 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 905.3 | 914.3 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.71 | 59.31 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 167.23 | 169.23 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 25.57 | 25.87 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.7 | 730.7 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.44 | 77.14 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204.65 | 206.65 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.79 | 26.09 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 307.34 | 309.84 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.56 | 7.71 |
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