Saudi Arabia is allowing the entry of fully-vaccinated foreign workers from several countries including Egypt, the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower announced on Tuesday. According to the new Saudi directives, which have been reported to the diplomatic missions of the concerned countries, the new regulations are applicable only for foreigners who had previously left the kingdom while in possession of a valid exit/re-entry visa and were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 inside the Kingdom before their departure. The travelers must also take direct flights from their countries to Saudi Arabia. The new rules apply to Egyptians who have resident status in Saudi Arabia and those who have a valid exit/re-entry visa. Upon their return to the kingdom, the expats must follow quarantine rules that are yet to be announced, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower. The countries from which Saudi Arabia has banned arrivals are Egypt, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, the UAE, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Lebanon. According to the latest official numbers from Saudi Arabia, 37.7 percent of the population, including foreigners and expats, have been vaccinated.