Saudi civil defence issues all clear for Riyadh minutes after danger alert

Saudi Civil Defence authorities issue all clear for Riyadh City, minutes after warning residents of a “potential danger” and urging them to proceed to the nearest safe place in the capital.

Earlier, similar all clear messages were issued by the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense for the city of Dammam and the provinces of al-Ahsa and Abqaiq, minutes are warning residents of potential danger.

تنبيه زال الخطر عن مدينة الرياض، لسلامتك الاستمرار في اتباع تعليمات #الدفاع_المدني وتجنب التجمهر والتصوير نهائيًا. في حالة الطوارئ اتصل بالرقم (911). Alert: The danger has passed in Riyadh City. For your safety, continue following #CivilDefense instructions and avoid gathering and filming. In case of emergency, call (911). — الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) November 8, 2026