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Airport in Jeddah suspends flights due to sandstorm

Published: 27 Mar 2016 - 12:51 pm | Last Updated: 26 Nov 2021 - 01:20 pm
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Jeddah: The authorities at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah have temporarily suspended all departing flights due to sandstorms.

According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Airport Public Relations Officer Turki Al-Dhib urged all passengers to contact their travel agencies and get information about the updated flight timings.

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