The pavilion also holds three Guinness World Records
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Saudi Arabia drops most COVID-19 restrictions effective March 5
Major changes to social distancing, face masks, travel, PCR testing and more
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Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban to Thailand after 30 years
There was previously a travel ban for Saudi Nationals
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Paris is banning cars from the centre – here’s what that would look like in your city
The City of Light plans to block off the first four arrondissements to vehicles. That’s massive. But what would it mean for other cities?
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Saudi Arabia removes age limit to enter the Two Holy Mosques
There were previously restrictions for pilgrims planning to perform Umrah
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Japan is finally reopening its borders in March
The country’s notoriously strict travel rules will expire at the end of the month
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flydubai to operate direct flights from Dubai to AlUla
The first Emirati company to operate flights to AlUla as of March 2022
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Flyadeal launches new routes between Riyadh and Cairo
Flyadeal will run two daily flights to and from Riyadh and Cairo
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The UK scraps pre-departure PCR tests for arrivals… again
As of January 7, you’ll simply need to take a lateral flow once you’ve landed
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Check out the new Saudi Arabian cruise experience
Project Sama launches in 2025 and its official name will be announced at a later date
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New road between Saudi Arabia and Oman opens
Looking for a road trip? The route cuts the driving time down by 16 hours
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All travellers going to the UK will need pre-departure tests
The country has also updated its red list to include Nigeria
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Covid-19 booster shots will be mandatory in Saudi Arabia starting February 1
Adults must have the booster shot from February 1 2022
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Vaccinated foreign visitors can perform Umrah
Visitors with an approved vaccine can perform Umrah immediately upon arrival
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Where to find all of the Covid-19 PCR test centres in Riyadh
The latest list of Saudi Public Health Authority’s approved labs
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Saudi Arabia to allow entry from all countries
The new Covid-19 rules will come into place from November 29
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Saudi Arabia welcomes largest cruise ship to visit the country
King Abdullah Port received MSC Bellissima, which is longer than three football fields
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Saudi Arabia allows direct entry from Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Vietnam, Egypt and India
The new Covid-19 rules come into effect from December 1
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Habitas AlUla: A guide to the sustainable hotel
The AlUa hotel marks the brand’s first property in the Middle East
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UAE updates border entry rules for KSA and Oman
Vaccinated citizens and residents will need to present a negative 14-day PCR test
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Umrah permits limited to 18 to 50 year olds for overseas pilgrims
A Tawaf icon will be added to the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna apps
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Neom plans to house an emissions-free ‘floating’ city
Oxagon is designed to be the largest floating industrial complex in the world