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Saudi civil defence says danger has passed in Riyadh minutes after issuing alert

By Hilal Saki · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

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The Saudi Civil Defence has lifted the alert in Riyadh, and citizens are advised to stay calm and move to safe locations. The coalition has reported two drone intercepts over Riyadh.

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The danger in Riyadh has been declared to have passed.: The danger in Riyadh has been declared to have passed.
Citizens are advised to proceed to the nearest safe location.: Citizens are advised to proceed to the nearest safe location.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has reported two drone intercepts over Riyadh.: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has reported two drone intercepts over Riyadh.

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Saudi civil defence says danger has passed in Riyadh minutes after issuing alert

25 October 2026 03:31 GMT

Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defence said that the "danger" has passed in Riyadh, minutes after issuing an alert urging citizens and residents to remain calm, proceed to the nearest safe location, and follow news through official channels for the protection of public safety.

The directorate urged residents to continue following its instructions and avoid gatherings and filming.

Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthis in Yemen said two drones were intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh region.

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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