Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to have two separate entrances - one for families and women and another for unaccompanied men.
On Sunday, the Saudi ministry of municipalities clarified that the new rules are not mandatory, and restaurants could still maintain separate entrances if they choose to do so.
It's unclear if the segregated seating areas inside restaurants would also be eliminated.
In fact, there was no announcement if similar rules will apply in schools and hospitals.
At least four killed in Israeli strike on building in Lebanon's Baalbek
An Israeli strike on a four-storey residential building has killed at least four people and wounded six others in the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek, with rescue teams working to pull families from beneath the rubble, state news agency NNA said on Wednesday.
Qatar busts two cells linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Qatari authorities said they have arrested two cells linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
GCC condemns Iranian attack on Port of Fujairah
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al Budaiwi has strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted the Port of Fujairah in the UAE.
Jordanian airspace reopens after 'comprehensive review'
Jordan has announced the reopening of its airspace to all civil aviation traffic following a "comprehensive operational and security review amid current regional developments".
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media reported.
Authorities in the UAE announced the continuation of distance learning until Friday, March 6, for public and private schools and universities nationwide.
Etihad Rail has transported more than 350 passengers between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al Dhafra region and Al Faya Station in Abu Dhabi ahead of its official launch in response to the disruption of travel and the temporary suspension of certain flight services.
Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that a fire near the US Consulate, caused by a drone-related incident, has been successfully contained.
