After a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended entry of foreigners from 20 countries. The bar on entry comes into effect from Wednesday at 9pm local time (1800 GMT).

Saudi Arabia bars entry of citizens from 20 countries amid coronavirus surge

Bahrain reported its first coronavirus-related death case on Monday, also marking the first death from the rapidly spreading killer bug among the other countries in the Gulf region.

Bahrain reports first coronavirus-related death in Gulf

The second round of the Formula One Championship is set to be hosted by Bahrain, the island kingdom has faced an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. In pics: Sporting events that fell victim to coronavirus!

F1: Bahrain Grand Prix will be held with no spectators due to coronavirus fears