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Saudi Civil Defence issues emergency alerts for Riyadh and Eastern Province
Civil Defence warned residents of imminent missile threats and ordered a ban on filming interceptions.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence sent emergency alerts to residents of Riyadh and the Eastern Province on 13 October, warning of an imminent missile or drone threat. The alerts, issued via the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies, instructed people to follow official instructions and avoid gathering in affected areas.
The Ministry of Interior simultaneously warned citizens against filming or sharing footage of missile interceptions, saying such actions could jeopardise national security. Officials said anyone who records or circulates such material could face legal accountability. After the threat subsided, Civil Defence confirmed the danger had passed and reiterated the need to obey safety directives and call 911 for emergencies.
Key facts
- Civil Defence issued emergency alerts for Riyadh and the Eastern Province on 13 October (gulfnews.com)
- Alerts were delivered through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies (gulfnews.com)
- The Ministry of Interior warned against filming missile interceptions, citing national security concerns (gulfnews.com)
- Civil Defence said the danger had passed and urged continued compliance with safety instructions (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts for Riyadh and Eastern Province, warns against filming missile interceptions”
