The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defence announced on Friday evening, 18 September 2026, that the danger had passed in the governorates of Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu, AlUla and Khamis Mushait, as well as Jazan Province and the city of Abha, after alerts warning of a potential threat were issued in several parts of the Kingdom.
Danger has passed: safety instructions for residents
The directorate issued separate notices for the areas concerned, confirming that the danger had ended and urging residents to continue following Civil Defence instructions and preventive guidance to protect their safety. The alerts stressed the need to avoid gathering or filming altogether at incident sites or places where emergency teams are handling reports, protecting residents and allowing rescue teams and the relevant authorities to carry out their duties without obstruction.
The announcement that the danger had passed came after the National Early Warning Platform for emergencies was activated to send alerts to residents in the areas concerned. The platform uses several methods to deliver alerts, including messages sent to mobile phones, to inform people within the danger zone of the required instructions and precautionary measures.
Emergency numbers by area
The guidance accompanying the potential-threat alerts included following official instructions, staying away from open areas, windows, glass façades, balconies and rooftops, and, for people outdoors, moving to the nearest safe building or taking shelter behind a solid barrier.
The directorate also urged residents not to approach dangerous sites, refrain from sharing rumours or footage from unknown sources, and rely on official channels for alerts and information related to public safety.
