Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence authorities issued emergency danger warnings for two areas of the kingdom on Sunday before announcing shortly afterwards that the immediate threat had passed.
The alerts covered Najran, in southwestern Saudi Arabia, and As-Sulayyil governorate, located in the south-central part of the country.
The warnings were transmitted through Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform, advising residents to remain cautious and comply with official safety instructions.
Shortly after the initial notifications, Civil Defence issued all-clear messages for both locations, confirming that the danger had ended.
However, authorities continued to urge residents to follow precautionary measures and avoid gathering in affected areas or recording footage.
Officials did not reveal what triggered the emergency alerts or confirm whether any incoming missiles or drones had been intercepted.
Civil Defence also cautioned the public against recording or circulating sensitive information relating to military defensive operations.
“Filming, publishing, or sharing information related to countering missiles and drones and their impact sites exposes you to legal liability,” the authority warned.
The alerts were issued against the backdrop of escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement, which has launched missile and drone attacks against targets in the kingdom.
Saudi authorities have activated emergency warning systems in several southern and southwestern areas in recent days as tensions have intensified.
No casualties, damage or specific security incident were confirmed in connection with Sunday’s warnings.