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

The Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Civil Defence stated that the danger in Riyadh has passed shortly after issuing an alert. The directorate had previously urged citizens and residents to remain calm, move to safe locations, and follow official news channels while avoiding gatherings and filming. According to Middle East Eye, the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthis in Yemen reported that two drones were intercepted and destroyed over the Riyadh region.

Malay Mail reports that the Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saturday targeting three Saudi airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as energy installations, a pipeline, and an air base. Military spokesman Yahya Saree stated the group targeted Riyadh, Dammam, and Najran in two phases. The international airport in Riyadh announced it would resume domestic and international flights effective Sunday.

Additionally, the Saudi civil defence agency responded to falling debris in the Mecca and Medina regions following the interception of two Houthi missiles.

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