Saudi Arabia to require COVID-19 immunization to attend events from Aug. 1

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Saudi Arabia will require COVID-19 immunization as of Sunday, August 1, 2021, to enter any social, economic, commercial, cultural, scientific, entertainment or sports event in Saudi Arabia, according to an official source at the Ministry of Interior.

Immunization is also mandatory to enter any governmental or private establishment, whether to perform business or audit. Entering any governmental or private educational facility will also require immunization.

The source confirmed the resumption of public transportation and the resumption of in-class teaching in educational facilities.

The ministries of health and education will agree to define the target age groups of students.

Moreover, Tawakkalna app will be used to check the immunization status of citizens and residents.

The competent authorities will issue, each within its jurisdiction, descriptive data for the mechanism for implementing the mentioned measures.