Saudi-Qatar borders reopen: First car enters after over 3 years

Agencies | Riyadh

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The first Qatari car has entered Saudi Arabia through the Salwa Port after borders were reopened between the two Gulf countries.

Saudi-based Arab News tweeted on Saturday that "multiple Qatari cars are preparing to enter Saudi Arabia", citing Saudi state TV.

According to Al Arabiya TV, a Covid-19 health centre was set up at the Salwa border crossing with Qatar on Friday.

Saudi Arabia reopened its airspace and land and sea borders with Qatar on Monday, heralding a breakthrough agreement aimed at ending the three-year diplomatic dispute with Doha.

According to Arab News, Saudi Arabia issued “multiple health measures” for the entry of Qatari nationals into the kingdom.

Those entering Saudi Arabia must take a coronavirus test and isolate themselves for three days.