India has urged its citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution and follow local laws as the kingdom faces a series of missile and drone attacks amid rising regional tensions.
The Indian Embassy in Saudi
Arabia has specifically warned Indians against recording or sharing videos and information related to the interception of missiles and drones or the locations where they have landed.
The advisory was issued on Sunday as Saudi authorities stepped up air defence measures following attacks linked to Yemen’s Houthis.
Sharing a notification from Saudi Arabia’s Directorate of Civil Defence, the Indian Embassy said the Indian community should strictly follow the country’s rules and regulations.
The Saudi notification warned that filming, publishing or sharing details about efforts to counter missile and drone attacks, as well as images or information from impact sites, could expose people to legal action.
The advisory comes after Saudi air defences reportedly intercepted multiple incoming threats. According to a post by Al Arabiya English, Saudi forces had intercepted 11 ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and two drones in less than 12 hours.
Air India Flights Remain Suspended
The Indian mission also issued an update on flight disruptions affecting travel between India and Saudi Arabia.
Air India and Air India Express services to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until November 7, 2026. Flights to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until October 31, the embassy said in a social media post on Saturday.
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah issued a similar advisory to Indian nationals.
The consulate said its 24-hour control rooms in Jeddah and Makkah were continuing to assist Indians affected by the disruption. Community organisations and volunteers were also helping with the response.
Support includes food, essential medicines and other immediate needs where assistance is required and possible, the consulate said.
Indian officials are also in regular contact with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions are focused on problems caused by the flight cancellations, including visa validity and delays in passengers leaving the country.
Riyadh Airport Set To Resume Operations
Meanwhile, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is preparing to restart domestic and international flight operations on Sunday, according to Gulf News.
The report also cited the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis as saying that Saudi air defences had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh.
The developments come as tensions in the region remain high, with missile and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure and Saudi authorities continuing to strengthen their air defence response.
