Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends international flights

RIYADH, March 14 (MENA) - Saudi Arabia will temporarily suspend all international flights for two weeks starting from Sunday, according to Al Arabiya channel.

The move aims to combat the deadly coronavirus, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday.

The period will be considered as an exceptional official holiday for citizens and residents who are unable to return due to the suspension of flights or if they face quarantine after their return to the Kingdom, according to officials.