Saudi authorities say danger in Yanbu has 'now passed'

The directorate of Saudi Civil Defense said on Saturday morning that the danger it had warned about earlier in Yanbu Governorate had now passed.

The directorate advised the public to “continue following Civil Defense instructions and avoid gathering and filming”.

Alert: The danger has passed in Yanbu Governorate. For your safety, continue following #CivilDefense instructions and avoid gathering and filming. In case of emergency, call (911). pic.twitter.com/FWeEkoju1d

— الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) July 25, 2026