The key facts

  • Saudi authorities said the danger in Riyadh and Al-Kharj had passed after alerts
  • Civil Defense urged residents to follow official instructions, avoid crowds and filming
  • The alerts coincided with an escalation of the confrontation with the Houthis, including missile and drone attacks

Authorities lifted the state of alert

Saudi authorities announced on Monday, October 19, that the danger had passed in the capital Riyadh and Al-Kharj province. This followed earlier alerts in which authorities warned of 'danger' in both areas.

Civil Defense statement

In a statement published on the social network X, Saudi Civil Defense urged residents to follow official instructions, as well as to 'avoid crowds and filming'.

Context of the confrontation with the Houthis

The warnings came amid an escalation of hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group, including missile and drone attacks on the kingdom's territory.