The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has issued the Decision No. 380098/1291/1443 dated 19 July 2022 (20/12/1443 AH), entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of Monkey and Non-human Primates  from African countries"

Following the WOAH reports, an outbreak of Monkey Pox disease has occurred in the African countries. It is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the importation of monkey and non-human primates from African countries to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.