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

Middle East Eye25 October 2026, 03:31 UTCSaudi Arabia

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

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