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UK advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia

Middle East Eye16 October 2026, 23:21 UTCSaudi Arabia

UK advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has advised British citizens against all but essential travel to all of Saudi Arabia. Its earlier warning extended to specified regions and cities. The latest warning issued on Friday maintained the warning against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen. "There is a heightened threat against airports, Saudi military and defence buildings, military bases, ports and energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, includi

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