Saudi Arabia issues all-clear after emergency alerts in six cities

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence authorities issued an all-clear on Tuesday after warning residents of a potential danger in six cities amid heightened regional tensions and an increase in attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement.

The alert covered Jeddah, Abha, Jazan, AlUla, Taif and Yanbu, a major Red Sea port that handles significant volumes of Saudi crude exports.

Earlier, emergency warnings were issued in Jeddah, Makkah and Taif through the National Early Warning Platform. Residents were advised to move to safe locations and remain indoors until authorities confirmed that the threat had passed.

Officials did not disclose the nature of the potential danger. However, the warnings came as Houthi attacks in the region have intensified.

The Civil Defence urged residents to stay calm and follow official instructions. People were advised to avoid open spaces, windows, balconies and rooftops. Those outside were told to enter nearby buildings or seek protection behind solid structures.

Motorists were also instructed to stop in safe locations away from bridges and tall buildings if they received an emergency alert. Authorities asked the public to avoid gatherings and areas considered unsafe.

The latest security warnings come as Saudi Arabia faces growing pressure on its energy infrastructure. An attack last week forced the shutdown of the kingdom’s East-West oil pipeline, a key route designed to transport crude from the Gulf to the Red Sea while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

The pipeline stretches roughly 1,200 kilometres across Saudi territory. Its closure has raised concerns over global oil supplies, particularly while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.

Market participants have warned that a prolonged shutdown could remove a significant volume of crude from international markets. Saudi authorities have yet to announce when full pipeline operations will resume.

Meanwhile, fighting around the Red Sea has also intensified. Saudi and Yemeni forces have increased airstrikes against Houthi positions, while the group continues to maintain a strong presence along much of Yemen’s western coastline.