Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Terrorist Warnings for Outskirts of Riyadh

Date: May 23rd, 2006 |

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has received information that terrorists may be targeting foreigners who camp or exercise on the outskirts of the city or farther out in the desert. The Embassy is barring diplomats from such activities and urges others to avoid them as well, including group runs in isolated areas or other activities [read more]

Saudi Arabia: Terrorist Threat

Date: July 23rd, 2005 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has received indications of �operational planning for a terrorist attack or attacks in the Kingdom.� In the past, this sort of information has proved accurate. Thus far there is no specific information on targets or timing, but terrorists have targeted housing compounds and other areas where Westerners c [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: October 7th, 2003 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh reported that “known terrorist operatives…have reference material identifying popular trails and campsites in Saudi Arabia often used by Westerners,” but it doesn’t know if this information is being used to pla [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: May 21st, 2003 |

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U.S. and Saudi officials are concerned that another attack could occur here, in particular in Jeddah, where unconfirmed reports suggest an attack is imminent. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Jeddah and Dhahran closed May 21 until at least May 25, and the British and German embassies also closed te [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: May 6th, 2003 |

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The U.S. State Department warned Americans to avoid nonessential travel to Saudi Arabia because “terrorist groups may be in the final phases of planning attacks against U.S. interests” here. There is no information about potential targets, and the Embassy advised personnel to limit travel to essential busi [read more]

Middle East: Increased Security for Ramadan

Date: October 4th, 2005 |

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Arab governments are on alert for potential terrorist threats during Ramadan, a time that has seen a surge of attacks in recent years. The Muslim holy month is a time of prayer and introspection, festivity and celebration, a time when good deeds are multiplied by ten. For the militant who believes terrorism against the West [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: December 7th, 2004 |

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An attack on the U.S. Consulate General in Jiddah by militants affiliated with al-Qaeda killed nine and showed that the terrorist group remains a threat in the kingdom despite harsh crackdowns by Saudi authorities. No Americans were killed in the attack in which four of the five terrorists died. The Consulate is heavily fortified and [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: August 20th, 2003 |

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The U.S. State Department has warned U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia because it has received “indications of terrorist threats aimed at American and Western interests, including the targeting of transportation and civil aviation.” The information is cited as credible and targets could include “residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, hotels, [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: May 13th, 2003 |

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Despite authorities disrupting a terrorist plot as recently as May 6, suicide bombers succeeded in attacking three housing compounds used by Westerners and a joint Saudi-U.S. business in Riyadh. Scores were injured and at least 29 killed. The attack came 12 days after the U.S. State Department had warned that “terrorist groups may be in [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: February 4th, 2003 |

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Citing the same concerns as in Kuwait, the State Department warns against travel to Saudi Arabia, and encourages Americans already in the country to depart. An added concern is the limited flight availability because of high demand during the Hajj period, when the Muslim faithful flock to Mecca. If war breaks out in Iraq it [read more]