The city is experiencing strong dust storms, both inside and outside the city.
Riyadh Saudi Arabia, First Published Mar 5, 2022, 12:03 AM IST
Riyadh: A dust storm in the Saudi capital Riyadh, which started at 10 am on Friday, intensified within hours. The city of Riyadh was plunged into dust.
The city is experiencing strong dust storms, both inside and outside the city. Buildings and parked vehicles were dusted. Clinic officials said patients with dust allergies did not seek treatment because they experienced shortness of breath. Experts say the unexpected dust storm is the beginning of the heat, which begins in late March.
Saudi Arabia ready to mediate in Ukraine conflict
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announces readiness for mediation between Russia and Ukraine. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has said in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last night that the two sides were involved in the clashes.
Mohammed bin Salman has said that Saudi Arabia will support efforts to find a political solution to end the crisis and achieve security and stability, Saudi Arabia’s official news agency reported. Mohammed bin Salman has told President Selensky that visas for Ukrainian visitors, tourists and workers in Saudi Arabia will be extended by three months.
‘Multiple re-entry visa’ renewed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Multiple rental Visit Visas, which allow foreigners to come and go more frequently in Saudi Arabia, have been renewed through the Absher portal, the online portal of the Saudi passport. In recent days, there have been some technical glitches in renewing such visas online. Once this was resolved, visas were renewed.
Those arriving in Saudi Arabia with a multiple re-entry visit visa valid for up to two years have the option of renewing the visa every three months for the next three months. The visa was renewed through their Abshir account after paying an insurance fee of 100 riyals. But in the last few days, it has been hampered. That’s it.
Last Updated Mar 5, 2022, 12:03 AM IST
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