Saudi Arabia: Early Warning System Activated in Al-Ahsa, Al-Buqayq, and Dammam

Saudi Civil Defense announced today that the threat has passed in the Al-Ahsa and Al-Buqayq governorates and the city of Dammam, urging the public to continue following instructions, avoid gatherings and photography entirely, and call the emergency number (998) in case of emergencies.

Earlier, Saudi Civil Defense had issued an early warning alert in Al-Buqayq and Al-Ahsa governorates and the city of Dammam to warn of a potential threat.

Through its official account on the 'X' platform, it called for adhering to safety guidelines and official instructions, maintaining calm, and immediately moving to the nearest safe location inside a building or an interior room away from windows, staying there until the threat subsides, avoiding leaving homes or buildings, staying away from open areas and glass, and refraining from standing on balconies or rooftops.

It also urged people to call the emergency number (998) if any danger is observed, and to follow instructions issued by relevant authorities through official channels.