• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print subscription
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print subscription
Trending
UAE holidays 2022 Golf in UAE Gratuity Calculator
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Ask the Law
    • Reader Complaint
    • UAE's Hope Probe
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • UAE Success Stories
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
    • Videos
  • Friday
    • Beauty
    • Wellbeing
    • Art & People
    • Home
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
    • Play
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • Discounts
  • Play Games
  • Magical Dubai
    • Dubai Life
    • Live the Luxury
    • Culture and History
    • Adventure
    • Staying Connected
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
      • Games
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
    • Special Reports
    • Corrections
  • Special Reports
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
        • Gujarat
        • Lucknow
        • Live Scores
        • Point Table
        • Top Scorers
      • ICC
    • Motorsport
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Rugby
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Expo 2020
    • News
    • Photos
    • Pavilions
    • Visit the Expo
    • Experience the UAE
    • Entertainment
    • Videos
  • Going Out
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
    • Community
    • Fashion
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
    • Gaming
    • Media
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
    • Technology
  • Travel
  • GN Focus
    • Special Features
  • Mind Your Migraine
  • 50 MENA Leaders
  • The Kurator
    • Share
    • Dare
    • Flair
  • Bayat Chapters
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • Newsletters
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2022. All rights reserved.
    Photos: Saudis free to travel abroad after more than a year

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Tuesday, August 9, 2022
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    Photos: Saudis free to travel abroad after more than a year

    Continues to ban citizens from traveling to 13 countries, including India, Iran and Turkey


    Published:  May 17, 2021 11:15 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

    1 of 10
    SAU 1-1621234579866
    Saudis keeping social distance wait for their turn to check-in their baggage at the King Khalid International Airport after Saudi authorities lifted the travel ban on its citizens after fourteen months due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in Riyadh. Image Credit: REUTERS
    2 of 10
    SAUD 2-1621234607911
    A Saudi woman wearing a face mask and keeping social distance waits for her turn to check in her baggage at the King Khalid International Airport. There was excitement, but no crowds early on Monday morning at Riyadh's international airport as Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on citizens travelling out of the Gulf state without prior permission from authorities. Image Credit: REUTERS
    3 of 10
    SAUD 3-1621234583206
    A Saudi national wearing a face mask gets his passport from a Saudi Immigration officer at the King Khalid International Airport. Image Credit: REUTERS
    4 of 10
    SAUD 4-1621234586516
    Saudi nationals who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot a minimum of two weeks before travel, those who have recovered from the coronavirus disease within the last six months, and those under 18 will be allowed to travel for the first time since March 2020. Image Credit: REUTERS
    5 of 10
    SAUD 55-1621234589689
    "It's a great feeling, thank God, we are happy, especially after the difficult period we and the entire world have suffered," said Bandar Al Nawash, a passenger waiting in the departure lounge of King Khalid International Airport. Image Credit: REUTERS
    6 of 10
    SAUD 6-1621234593321
    A Saudi national shows his vaccination certificate on his smartphone at Bahraini Immigration check-post as he enters Bahrain. Saudi Arabia reopened the King Fahd Causeway road linking the kingdom to Bahrain on Monday, May 17. Ten new lanes have been added to the departure area, taking the total number of lanes up to 27 and 36 lanes in the arrival area, said Duwaihi Al-Sahli, director of King Fahd Causeway Passports in a statement reported by state-run Saudi Press Agency. Image Credit: REUTERS
    7 of 10
    SAUD 7-1621234596620
    There are 13 countries Saudi nationals are still banned from visiting without prior permission, whether through direct or indirect flights, due to COVID-19 risks. Image Credit: REUTERS
    8 of 10
    SAUD 8-1621234599395
    Vehicles of Saudi travellers line up to cross into Bahrain at a border checkpoint on the King Fahad Causeway. Image Credit: AFP
    9 of 10
    SAUD 9-1621234602672
    A Bahraini man holding Saudi and Bahraini national flags welcomes Saudis as they enter Bahrain, after Saudi authorities lift the travel ban on its citizens after fourteen months due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, at King Fahad Causeway, Bahrain. Image Credit: REUTERS
    10 of 10
    SAUD 10-1621234605528
    Bahraini Customs personnel check vehicles of Saudi travellers entering Bahrain on the King Fahad Causeway. Saudi Arabia, with a population of some 30 million, reported 825 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, taking total caseload to 433,094, including 7,162 deaths. Image Credit: AFP

    Trending

    • Airline jobs: Massive hiring as flight bookings rebound

      Airline jobs: Massive hiring as flight bookings rebound


    • Photos: Fascinating #DubaiDestinations from space

      Photos: Fascinating #DubaiDestinations from space


    • Return flights turn costly for UAE expats

      Return flights turn costly for UAE expats

    Latest In

    • Meet the UAE-based Mrs Universe Middle East 2022

      1 minute ago

    • Video: Tovino Thomas turn on swag in ‘Thallumaaala’

      10 minutes ago

    • UAE opens dam gates to release excess water from rains

      20 minutes ago

    • Serena Williams ‘evolving away’ from tennis

      24 minutes ago

    • Can I stay in the UAE after losing my job?

      29 minutes ago

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Friday
    • Watch Time
    • getthat
    • Jobs
    • Commercial Printing
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2022. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or