Riyadh, April 09, 2020, SPA -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that in extension of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, to facilitate the return of Saudi citizens wishing to return from abroad, the deadline for receiving requests to return to the Kingdom through the approved online platform has been extended until next Tuesday, 14 April 2020, at 5:00 pm KSA time. The Minister of Foreign Affairs said that this extension comes within the framework of the leadership’s concern for the citizens abroad, and in order that all those who wish to return benefit from this platform, which confirms taking care of the affairs of Saudi citizens everywhere. He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all parties involved in implementing the program for the return of citizens abroad continue to work around the clock to make the return of citizens safe and to facilitate procedures in light of the exceptional circumstances experienced by most countries of the world. He concluded his statement by wishing good health and safety for all citizens everywhere. --SPA 00:25 LOCAL TIME 21:25 GMT 0048 www.spa.gov.sa/w1304505