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A French company has beaten out a Turkish one for the Mosul airport project; political considerations along with economic concerns seem to have factored into Baghdad's decision.
Saudi Arabia decides to reopen all airports from March 31
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Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina undertaken any time of the year, attracting 19 million people last year. Photo Courtesy: SPA/File
Saudi Arabia had instituted a freeze on Umrah in March 2020 which was later relaxed to allow a limited number of pilgrims.
Saudi Aviation Authority on Wednesday said that all countries except where coronavirus still prevails will be allowed to operate flights.
The Saudi government has set up committees that will take further decisions on the matter.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday decided to reopen all airports in the country from March 31 brightening prospects of a normal Hajj in 2021.