The Spokesman of the Saudi Border Guard Marine Major General Mohammed bin Saad Al-Ghamdi called on citizens and expatriates to abide by the instructions issued by the General Directorate of the Border Guard especially those caring for their security and safety.
Al-Ghamdi pointed out that the border guards were instructed to increase the depth of the land border area to 20 kilometers from the border line in the Eastern Region (Hafr Albatin sector), the northern border and Tabuk region for one year from the date of the decision.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, all provisions contained in the border security regulations and its implementing rules shall be applicable.