LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday a fee exemption for Syrian Umrah pilgrims who overstayed in Saudi Arabia, giving them one week to register for procedures to facilitate their return home. The decision, issued by the ministry’s Consular Affairs Directorate, covers fees imposed under Article 35 of the Residency Law for cases dating from Aug. 9, 2021, through Thursday, state-run agency SANA reported. The directorate said the measure is part of ongoing cooper
