The Saudi Civil Defense announced, at dawn today (Wednesday), that the danger had passed from the Riyadh region, shortly after the early warning was issued in emergency situations, as part of the procedures followed to warn of danger.
The Saudi Civil Defense, through its account on the “X” platform, called on the families and residents to continue to follow instructions, avoid gatherings and photography altogether, and contact the emergency number “998” when needed.
The Civil Defense had announced the launch of an alert from the National Emergency Early Warning Platform in Riyadh, to warn of danger, calling on residents to remain calm and follow official instructions.
According to the instructions he published, he called on residents to immediately go to the nearest safe place, whether inside a building or in an interior room away from windows, and to remain there until the danger passes, and not to leave homes or buildings during the warning period.
He stressed the need to stay away from open spaces, windows and glass, and not to stand on balconies or on the roofs of buildings, explaining that if a person is outside the home, he must enter the nearest building or take shelter behind a solid curtain.
He also warned against gathering, photographing, and approaching dangerous sites, calling on vehicle drivers, when receiving a warning message while driving, to stop on the side of the road, away from bridges, tunnels, and high-rise buildings.
The Civil Defense stressed the importance of obtaining information from its official sources, warning against the circulation of rumors and clips of unknown origin, and stressing the necessity of following instructions issued by the competent authorities through official channels.
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt affirmed their support for diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching comprehensive solutions that enhance security and stability in the region, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and joint consultation.
The common position came in telephone conversations between Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Foreign Minister, and his Qatari counterparts, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman, and the Egyptian Dr. Badr Abdel Ati. The research discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts made to reduce escalation, contain tensions, and limit the expansion of conflicts in the region.
During a phone call held by Prince Faisal bin Farhan with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman, the two sides stressed the importance of continuing coordination and joint consultation, and supporting diplomatic endeavors aimed at reaching comprehensive diplomatic solutions that contribute to ensuring the safety of waterways and freedom of navigation in them, and enhancing security and stability in the region.
For his part, Dr. Badr Abdel Ati, during his call with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, renewed Egypt’s condemnation and rejection of any threat affecting the security of the Kingdom and the Gulf states, stressing that its security is an integral part of Arab national security.
The two sides stressed the importance of strengthening dialogue and diplomatic solutions in order to preserve the security and stability of the region.
Saudi Arabia and Algeria stressed the depth of their relationship, the importance of joint cultural cooperation, and unifying positions to serve the interests of both countries on cultural issues in international and regional organizations.
The confirmation came during Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s reception of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Culture, at the Presidential Palace, on Tuesday, on the sidelines of his visit to the 2026 Algeria International Book Fair, in which the Kingdom will be the guest of honor.
The selection of the Kingdom as the guest of honor for the exhibition, whose activities will continue until next Saturday, comes within the framework of the strong fraternal relations between the two countries, in light of the rapid movement witnessed by the Saudi cultural sector that contributes to enhancing the presence of Saudi culture globally and introducing the cultural heritage.
Last Wednesday, the Speaker of the Algerian National Assembly, Azouz Nassiri, and the Speaker of the National People’s Assembly, Khalida Boufdesh, opened the Saudi pavilion, the guest of honor of the exhibition, in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, the Governor of the Algerian Book Salon, Mohamed Iverb, and from the Saudi side, Ambassador Dr. Abdullah Al-Busiri, and Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Wasil, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Authority.
An expanded Saudi cultural and literary delegation, which includes several national parties and prominent cultural entities, is participating in the exhibition. The pavilion showcases the features of creative diversity and the cultural identity of Saudi Arabia, through an integrated cultural program, including seminars and poetry evenings, with the participation of an elite group of Saudi writers.
Participation also includes performances of performing arts and teasers for a group of Saudi films, an exhibition of manuscripts showcasing a number of the most important historical manuscripts in the Kingdom, a special corner for Saudi publications, and corners for handicrafts, antique reproductions, musical instruments, fashion, and films, while the hospitality corner combines the spirit of authenticity and warm reception.
On the other hand, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, in the presence of Dr. Malika bin Douda, visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the exhibition, which presents Saudi culture to visitors of different nationalities, and introduces them to its ancient historical heritage and rich literary production.
The presence of Saudi Arabia, as a guest of honor at the international exhibition, represents an extension of the interest that the Kingdom gives to culture as one of the main pillars of “Saudi Vision 2030,” which strengthened the presence of the cultural sector and its role in development, and opened broader horizons for creativity, knowledge production, and cultural exchange with various peoples of the world.
Participation gains special importance in the context of Arab cultural relations, as the book represents a bridge of communication between peoples, a means of deepening the historical and cultural ties that bring them together, enhancing dialogue and understanding and exchanging literary and intellectual experiences, which contributes to enriching the Arab cultural scene and consolidating the presence of the Arabic language as a vessel of knowledge and a pillar of common identity.
In addition, during their meeting on Tuesday, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Dr. Malika bin Douda stressed the depth of the cultural relationship between the two countries and the importance of joint cultural cooperation in a number of cultural fields.
The two meetings were attended from the Saudi side by Rakan Al-Touq, Assistant Minister of Culture, Ambassador Dr. Abdullah Al-Busairi, and Dr. Fahd Al-Humaidani, Assistant Undersecretary for International Cultural Relations.
