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

Some activities will remain banned, including weddings and corporate meetings

Reuters March 06, 2021

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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.

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