Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued an order to lift the curfew restrictions partially across the Kingdom starting from Sunday, April 26, until May 13, Saudi Press Agency reported early on Sunday.
As per the royal order, the curfew has partially been lifted in all regions of the Kingdom, allowing residents of all cities to go out between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., except in Makkah where a 24-hour curfew would continue to remain in force.
The previously isolated neighbourhoods will also continue to be under complete lockdown, according to the report.
The royal order allows the opening of some economic and commercial activities, which include wholesale and retail shops in addition to malls. They can operate for two weeks, beginning from Wednesday, April 29 until May 13 (Ramadan 6-20).
However, certain shops within malls like beauty parlours, barber salons, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants will continue to remain closed.
The King’s order was based on the recommendation by relevant health authorities to enable the return of some economic activities as well as to relieve citizens and residents on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Contracting companies and factories are also allowed to resume their activities without restrictions on time, and that is in accordance with the nature of their businesses.
