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Saudi Arabia to include fines as penalty for noncompliance of COVID-19 regulations

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Reuters, Dubai

Published: 11 May ,2021: 06:21 PM GST Updated: 11 May ,2021: 06:26 PM GST

Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday a series of fines to be enforced against individuals and businesses which do not comply with COVID-19 regulations and social distancing, state news agency SPA reported.

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The fines vary between 10,000 riyals ($2,666) and 50,000 riyals for individuals while businesses will have to pay between 10,000 and 100,000 riyals.

Recidivist business owners will be prosecuted, SPA added.

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