Saudi Civil Defense Says Danger Has Passed in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense said on Monday, November 9, that danger had passed in Riyadh, while telling residents to continue following its safety instructions. The agency issued its notice for the Saudi capital at 06:18 UTC. “Alert: The danger has passed in Riyadh City,” Civil Defense said in the English version of its notice. The agency instructed people to avoid gathering and filming and to call 911 in an emergency. A day earlier, the Ministry of Energy said an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh had been subjected to an attempted attack on Sunday, November 8. An official ministry source said falling shrapnel caused minor damage, with no injuries or fatalities reported. The ministry said the relevant authorities responded promptly and took the necessary measures.