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Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 25, 2026)
Effective October 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks.
Iranian-supported Houthis have against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh announced a partial reopening as of October 25 for domestic flights and some international flights operated by national carriers. A limited number of flights normally based at RUH are operating out of Qassim-based Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ).
Operations at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED) are operational with some delays and cancellations.
Operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM) are operational with some delays and cancellations.
U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
Effective October 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks.
Iranian-supported Houthis have against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh announced a partial reopening as of October 25 for domestic flights and some international flights operated by national carriers. A limited number of flights normally based at RUH are operating out of Qassim-based Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ).
Operations at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED) are operational with some delays and cancellations.
Operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM) are operational with some delays and cancellations.
U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
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فُتح باب التقديم لبرنامج فولبرايت للباحثين الزائرين (Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program) للعام الأكاديمي 2027–2028، للمواطنين السعوديين الحاصلين على درجة الدكتوراه، للتدريس وإجراء الأبحاث في إحدى الجامعات الأمريكية.
يمكن للراغبين معرفة المزيد وتقديم طلباتهم إلكترونيًا عبر: sa.usembassy.gov/fvs-program-20…
آخر موعد للتقديم: 26 ديسمبر 2026.
يمكن للراغبين معرفة المزيد وتقديم طلباتهم إلكترونيًا عبر: sa.usembassy.gov/fvs-program-20…
آخر موعد للتقديم: 26 ديسمبر 2026.
Applications are open for the 2027-2028 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Saudi nationals with a doctorate degree to teach and conduct research at a U.S. university. Interested applicants can read more and submit an online application at: sa.usembassy.gov/fvs-program-20…
Deadline is December 26, 2026.
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Applications are open for the 2027-2028 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Saudi nationals with a doctorate degree to teach and conduct research at a U.S. university. Interested applicants can read more and submit an online application at: sa.usembassy.gov/fvs-program-20…
Deadline is December 26, 2026.
Deadline is December 26, 2026.
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh retweeted
Good meeting in Geneva with @KSAmofaEN Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji @W_Elkhereiji. We discussed our continued coordination on a broad range of issues in support of ending the conflict in Sudan. We discussed options for advancing a humanitarian truce that can ect civilians, open humanitarian access, and create path to a permanent ceasefire and inclusive dialogue in Sudan. We also explored options for building on our important work in these regards within the Quad, as well as how to engage the Quintet and other partners for peace in Sudan. We agreed to continue our close collaboration in pursuit of pragmatic solutions for peace in Sudan.
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Travel Advisory - Saudi Arabia - Level 3 - Reconsider Travel - October 2026
The Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia was updated on October 23, 2026, to reflect the threat of increased Iranian- supported Houthi regional aggression. The Travel Advisory reads:
There were no changes to isk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect an increase in potential armed attacks by the Iranian-supported Houthis and Iranian efforts to target U.S. government officials in the region.
Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of drone and missile targeting of American interests by Iran and the Iranian-supported Houthis, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do not travel to the Yemen border region due to terrorism.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/travel-advisor…
The Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia was updated on October 23, 2026, to reflect the threat of increased Iranian- supported Houthi regional aggression. The Travel Advisory reads:
There were no changes to isk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect an increase in potential armed attacks by the Iranian-supported Houthis and Iranian efforts to target U.S. government officials in the region.
Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of drone and missile targeting of American interests by Iran and the Iranian-supported Houthis, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do not travel to the Yemen border region due to terrorism.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/travel-advisor…
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh retweeted
America’s newest national park is rock solid!
Chiricahua is officially our 64th national park. Welcome to the "Wonderland of Rocks."
Chiricahua is officially our 64th national park. Welcome to the "Wonderland of Rocks."
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh retweeted
Chiricahua National Monument has officially been redesignated as a national park, becoming America’s 64th national park.
Known as the “Wonderland of Rocks,” this spectacular Arizona landscape was shaped by massive volcanic eruptions and years of erosion, creating the towering ine Chiricahua today.
Known as the “Wonderland of Rocks,” this spectacular Arizona landscape was shaped by massive volcanic eruptions and years of erosion, creating the towering ine Chiricahua today.
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh retweeted
Saudi Arabia: Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate ediate area. U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast. Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations. U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport. More at: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh retweeted
Unmasking Service Providers Facilitating Iran’s Shadow Fleet Operations state.gov/releases/offic…
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Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 21, 2026)
Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The tential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.
U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.
Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations.
U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The tential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.
U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.
Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations.
U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh retweeted
وزير الخارجية، ماركو روبيو: من الصعب التوصل إلى اتفاق مع النظام الإيراني. فهم، لسوء الحظ، لا يعرفون كيف يبرمون اتفاقًا، كما أنهم خاضعون لسيطرة رجال دين شيعة متطرفين. أعني رجال الدين الشيعة المتطرفين الذين تحركهم العقيدة – ومن الصعب جدًا التوصل إلى اتفاق معهم.
لدينا دولة قومية تقول علنًا: نحن نستهدف السفن التجارية؛ نحن نحاول قتل بحارة لا علاقة لهم بالحرب؛ نحن نحاول إغراق السفن التجارية. أنت لم تشهد شيئًا كهذا منذ الحرب العالمية الثانية.
أعتقد أن على إيران التوقف عن القيام بذلك. وفي غضون ذلك، سنواصل ممارسة ضغوط اقتصادية استثنائية عليهم، لأننا نعلم أن كل دولار يحصلون عليه، وكل مورد يحصلون عليه – لا يستخدمونه لتحسين حياة شعبهم أو تحسين أوضاع بلادهم، بل يستخدمونه لتمويل الإرهاب، ويستخدمونه لصنع الصواريخ والطائرات المسيرة في محاولة لإغراق السفن التجارية.
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لدينا دولة قومية تقول علنًا: نحن نستهدف السفن التجارية؛ نحن نحاول قتل بحارة لا علاقة لهم بالحرب؛ نحن نحاول إغراق السفن التجارية. أنت لم تشهد شيئًا كهذا منذ الحرب العالمية الثانية.
أعتقد أن على إيران التوقف عن القيام بذلك. وفي غضون ذلك، سنواصل ممارسة ضغوط اقتصادية استثنائية عليهم، لأننا نعلم أن كل دولار يحصلون عليه، وكل مورد يحصلون عليه – لا يستخدمونه لتحسين حياة شعبهم أو تحسين أوضاع بلادهم، بل يستخدمونه لتمويل الإرهاب، ويستخدمونه لصنع الصواريخ والطائرات المسيرة في محاولة لإغراق السفن التجارية.
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Reminder: U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, MUST enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport, regardless of their age or possession of foreign passports.
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وزير الخارجية ماركو روبيو: "تأتي المصلحة الوطنية للولايات المتحدة في المقام الأول، قبل أي شيء آخر. قبل ما هو في مصلحة أي دولة أخرى، وقبل ما هو في مصلحة أي قارة أخرى. فالأولوية لما هو في مصلحة أمريكا."
Secretary Rubio: “The national interest of the United States is foremost before anything else. Before what is good for another country, before what is good for another continent, it’s what’s good for America.”
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Secretary Rubio: “The national interest of the United States is foremost before anything else. Before what is good for another country, before what is good for another continent, it’s what’s good for America.”
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U.S. Embassy Riyadh retweeted
Saudi Arabia: U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom. Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations. U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport. More at: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
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Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 20, 2026)
U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.
Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations.
U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.
Private car, train, and bus options may provide alternatives to air travel to or from Saudi Arabia. Below are some transportation resources for your consideration. Please confirm availability and schedules directly with the providers.
- Saudi Arabia Railways: sar.com.sa
- SAT Transportation: satrans.com.sa
- SAPTCO: saptco.com.sa/en
All land border crossings, including the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain, remain operational. All highways and roads in and around Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran remain operational.
International airports in neighboring countries of Bahrain (BAH), Jordan (AMM), Oman (MCT), Qatar (DOH), and the United Arab Emirates (AUH, DXB, SHJ) remain operational. Please confirm status directly with airports.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior continues to warn that “filming, publishing, or sharing information related to counter missiles and drones, and their impact sites, exposes you to legal liability.” U.S. citizens have been detained for not adhering to these regulations, including taking photos of government buildings, airports, and impact sites. Visitors and residents are subject to local laws while in Saudi Arabia.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.
Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations.
U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.
Private car, train, and bus options may provide alternatives to air travel to or from Saudi Arabia. Below are some transportation resources for your consideration. Please confirm availability and schedules directly with the providers.
- Saudi Arabia Railways: sar.com.sa
- SAT Transportation: satrans.com.sa
- SAPTCO: saptco.com.sa/en
All land border crossings, including the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain, remain operational. All highways and roads in and around Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran remain operational.
International airports in neighboring countries of Bahrain (BAH), Jordan (AMM), Oman (MCT), Qatar (DOH), and the United Arab Emirates (AUH, DXB, SHJ) remain operational. Please confirm status directly with airports.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior continues to warn that “filming, publishing, or sharing information related to counter missiles and drones, and their impact sites, exposes you to legal liability.” U.S. citizens have been detained for not adhering to these regulations, including taking photos of government buildings, airports, and impact sites. Visitors and residents are subject to local laws while in Saudi Arabia.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
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وزير الخارجية ماركو روبيو: "أعتقد أن ما كشفه الرئيس ترامب هو أن المحرك الأول لعدم الاستقرار والحروب والنزاعات، والعقبة الأولى أمام تحقيق السلام في الشرق الأوسط، هو النظام الإسلامي في طهران."
Secretary Rubio: “I think what President Trump has exposed is that the number one driver of instability, war, conflict, and the number one obstacle to peace in the Middle East is the Islamic regime in Tehran.”
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Secretary Rubio: “I think what President Trump has exposed is that the number one driver of instability, war, conflict, and the number one obstacle to peace in the Middle East is the Islamic regime in Tehran.”
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يكافئ السوق الأمريكي الأفكار الجريئة، ويتيح الوصول إلى كفاءات عالمية المستوى، وأسواق رأس مال عميقة، ومؤسسات بحثية رائدة، وعدد من أكثر الشركات ابتكارًا في العالم. ويمكن لقمة SelectUSA مساعدة الشركات السعودية الناشئة في إيجاد مكان لها في هذا السوق. انضموا إلينا في ندوة U.S. Expansion Essentials المجانية عبر الإنترنت، والمخصصة للشركات التقنية الناشئة الدولية المستعدة لتوسيع أعمالها في الولايات المتحدة. خطوتكم القادمة تبدأ في الولايات المتحدة. سجّلوا هنا: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d052883…
The U.S. market rewards bold ideas. It offers access to world-class talent, deep capital markets, leading research institutions, and some of the most innovative companies in the world. SelectUSA can help Saudi startups find their place in it. Join us for U.S. Expansion nar for international technology startups ready to scale in America. Your next chapter starts in the United States. Register here: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d052883…
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