All economic and commercial activities are to return in all Saudi cities and

regions with the continued implementation of the precautionary and

preventive measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), as per
the principles of social distancing and the adopted social and sector protocols
with continuous evaluation and updates based on the extent of compliance of
the authorities in applying the health protocols, as well as assessing risks by
tracking new positive cases and how they relate to any activity taking place in
all sectors. Along with continuing work applying the fundamental pillars of
infection prevention.

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 Administrative and Office Business Protocols

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 Before entering the workplace
Do not allow employees who are among
those at higher risk of infection as per
Appendix A to come to work and oblige
them to work remotely from home.
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In the event that there are auditors working at
the entity, all auditors must adhere to wearing
cloth or medical masks or anything that covers
the mouth and nose, and only a certain number
of individuals should be allowed to enter at the
same time according to the allocated space (1
auditor for each 10 square meters). Also, a safe
distance among auditors must be ensured.
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 Commuting to work
Ensure the Distribute Follow the social and
commitment of all employees in the transport sectors
employees to social transport vehicles protocols.
distancing when and do not allow
waiting for their sharing vehicles (i.e.
commute. allocate vehicles to
employees).

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 At the workplace
Shaking hands must
be prevented and
avoided.
Use floor stickers to
indicate the safe
distance that should
be left between
individuals in
queues at entrances
and exits.
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The office spaces Use separate gates for Measure the All employees must
must be reorganized employees to enter temperature of all wear medical or
to ensure physical and exit from, if employees and cloth masks or
distance between possible. prevent any employee anything that covers
employees (1.5 who has a high the mouth and nose
meters) and dividers temperature (38C or when entering the
should be situated above) from entering workplace, and they
whenever possible. the workplace. must be sure to use
them throughout
their stay in public
Apply the policy of Prevent employees Clean and disinfect areas at the
"flexible working from moving around all vital areas, workplace.
hours" to all different areas at the surfaces, and shared
employees (For office without sanitizing tools very well
example, arrange the their hands. periodically based on
workday starting a clear schedule
time between 07:30 (once a day at least).
and 09:30).
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 At the workplace
Rely on virtual Allocate and use Reduce the capacity of Employees should
online meetings as stairs designated for each work area to use their personal
much as possible, going down and other ensure the application cups or paper cups
and in the event of a stairs designated for of the recommended for drinks.
need for face to face going up, if possible. physical distance
meetings, social between employees.
distancing among
employees must be
adhered to (1.5
meters apart).

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 Public places
Ensure safe social Restaurant protocols Legalization of childcare centers
distance through the must be applied in and nurseries in government
use of floor stickers regard to group facilities, with an emphasis on
and dividers. dining and eating in physical distancing and reducing
government facilities. the number of attendees in the
nurseries.

Allocate an isolation Disinfect public areas It is permitted to pray on the same

room in the building. after each use. floor and on a personal rug and wear
medical or cloth masks or anything
that covers the mouth and nose
during congregational prayers, taking
into account keeping a safe distance
between worshipers and referring to
the Mosques protocols..

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 Reporting:
Inform the competent authorities of any cases with
a temperature of more than (38°C) for any of the
employees and isolate the case from others until it
is referred to a health care facility (per the
directives of the competent authorities).
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If a confirmed case is registered among
employees, the competent authorities must be
informed and the directives issued by them must
be adhered to.
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 Awareness and Implementation of Regulations:
Educate employees on the use Encourage employees to use the Place clear signs at the
of self-assessment of health stairs and reduce the use of entrances and public places
risks in relation to the elevators, whenever possible. explaining the preventive
symptoms of Coronavirus protocols for employees,
through [Mawid App] provided including protocols for standing
by MOH. and queuing areas.

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 Appendix A: Individuals who are at Higher Risk of Infection
Health controls for suspending attendance at workplaces during the Covid-19 pandemic
shall be attached to the medical reports.

Health Conditions: ‫اﻟﺘﻮﺻﻴﻒ‬

Those over the age of 65 -----

Chronic lung disease, or severe For those who have been admitted to the hospital at
asthma least once in the past six months.

1. Heart muscle failure.

Chronic heart diseases 2. Coronary artery disease with at least having one
heart attack during the past year.

Inherited Immunodeficiency -----

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 Appendix A: Individuals who are at Higher Risk of Infection
Health controls for suspending attendance at workplaces during the Covid-19 pandemic shall
be attached to the medical reports.

Health Conditions: ‫اﻟﺘﻮﺻﻴﻒ‬

1. Acquired immunodeficiency disease.

Acquired Immunodeficiency 2. Use of immunosuppressive drugs.
3. Use of cancer treatment drugs.

Obesity BMI 40>kg/m2

Chronic medical conditions 1. Uncontrolled diabetes, which necessitated

admission to the hospital at least once during the
past six months
2. High blood pressure disease, which required
admission to the hospital at least once during the
past six months
3. Kidney failure (dialysis)
4. Cirrhosis.

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