Residents across Riyadh were shaken by multiple loud explosions on Sunday after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued an emergency warning about a potential security threat. Authorities urged people in Riyadh and Najran to remain calm, move to safe indoor locations, stay away from windows, balconies and open areas, and avoid gathering or filming. Witnesses told international media that an Aramco tower in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) sustained damage, although officials did not immediately release detailed information about the reported impact. Hours later, Civil Defence announced that the immediate danger had passed while advising residents to continue following official instructions.

Saudi military officials later confirmed that the country’s air defence systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles targeting the Riyadh and southern regions. The Saudi-led Coalition also stated that a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement toward the Kingdom’s Eastern Province was intercepted before reaching its target. Similar emergency alerts had earlier been issued for Buqayq, Al Ahsa and Dammam, where authorities later declared the situation safe after security operations were completed.

The latest incident comes amid continued missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia, raising fresh security concerns across the region. Emergency services remained on high alert as officials urged the public to rely only on verified government updates and avoid spreading unconfirmed information. While authorities say the immediate threat has ended, the incident highlights the ongoing regional tensions and the importance of Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems in responding to cross-border missile attacks.