Conflict & Security
Saudi Civil Defense lifts danger warnings for Mecca, Jeddah and Taif
September 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM · Updated 31d ago
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Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued then lifted emergency warnings for Mecca, Jeddah and Taif, as the cabinet condemned continued Houthi attacks on the Kingdom.
- Saudi Civil Defense issued potential-danger alerts for Mecca, Jeddah and Taif through the national early warning platform, then announced the danger had passed.
- The Saudi Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, condemned continued Houthi attacks on civilian objects and civilians in the Kingdom.
- The cabinet affirmed Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to defend itself, protect its sovereignty, citizens, residents and vital interests, citing the UN Charter.
- Sheikh Abdulrahman al-Sudais, chief of Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque affairs, condemned Houthi attacks on the holy lands as a flagrant violation of religious, human and international norms.



