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UNITED STATES ISSUES NEW ADVISORY ON THOSE TRAVELING TO SAUDI ARABIA

With WWE Crown Jewel fast approaching on 11/7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The United States government issued the following advisory warning to American citizens traveling to the country in the wakes of recent attacks on the Riyadh airport, the exact airport WWE flies in and out of for their events in that country:

Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia – October 18, 2026

Event: Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment. Be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.

Check your flight’s departure status with the airline.

Americans traveling to or from the Middle East should monitor information about airport and airline operations and develop contingency plans in advance.

Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions.

U.S. Government Employee Travel Restrictions:

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks and need special authorization for travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir, Najran, and the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif.

Operational Status:

Regular and emergency consular services are available for U.S. citizens, please contact your closest embassy or consulate for assistance.
Actions to Take:

Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or consulate to contact you in an emergency.
Review the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia .
Review the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Yemen .

If an aerial attack occurs, stay away from glass doors, windows, and any fallen debris, and monitor your phone and news outlets for official guidance.

Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with emergency numbers, including those below for the embassy and consulates.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings.

Avoid all areas where there is a heavy police presence.

Monitor local media.

Follow the instructions of local authorities.

Contact your airline directly for flight change details if your flight is affected.

Exercise caution and stay alert at locations publicly associated with the United States.

Keep a low profile.

Assistance:

Local Emergency Information

Unified Emergency (Police, Firefighters, and others): 911 

Police: 999

Ambulance: 997

Highway Security: 997

U.S. Embassy Riyadh

Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi Street Roundabout no. 9, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Telephone: (966) (11) 835-4000

Email: RiyadhACS@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Jeddah 

Al Safa Street, Al Muhammadiyah District, near new American School building, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Telephone: (966) (12) 220-5000

Email: JeddahACS@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Dhahran 

The Consulate is located off King Saud bin Abdulaziz Road on the corner of Salah Addin Al Ayoubi Road and Abu l’baba Al Aslami Street.

Telephone: (966) (13) 839-5700

Email: DhahranACS@state.gov

U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs Call Center

+1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) or 1-888-407-4747 (from U.S./Canada)

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