Saudi suspends flight operations amid COVID-19 cases rises.

Zaka Mohsin, Saudi Arab,

International flights have been suspended for a week due to rising cases of corona virus in various parts of world, according to a statement issued by Saudi Interior Ministry.

Flight operations suspension effective from December 21. Flights will initially be suspended for UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Italy and Korea.

Other countries could be added to increase numbers of COVID-19 case, and this temporary ban for one-week could be extended.