Day: March 2, 2026

Christian teachers and parents challenged the state’s policies, which they say require schools to hide students’ transgender status from their parents.

Security Alert: Shelter in Place – U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Mar. 3, 2026) Location: Saudi Arabia Event: Security Alert The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has issued a shelter in place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran and are limiting non-essential travel to any military installations in the region – we recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately and avoid the Embassy until further notice due to an attack on the facility. The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia continues to monitor the regional situation. We encourage all travelers to review our most recent Security Alerts, review any travel plans in case of disruptions, and make appropriate decisions to keep themselves and their families safe. We advise all U.S. citizens to maintain a personal safety plan. Crises can happen unexpectedly while traveling or living abroad, and a good plan helps you think through potential scenarios and determine in advance the best course of action. Actions to Take: Shelter in place. Refer to our website for the latestSecurity Alerts. Enroll or re-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 to contact you in an emergency. Ensure you have a valid U.S. passport for short-notice travel; visit our websiteto schedule a passport appointment. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid any demonstrations and large gatherings, and areas where there is a heavy police presence. Monitor official information sources. Follow the instructions of local authorities. Local first responders in Saudi Arabia: Unified Emergency number (Police, Firefighters, traffic police, and others): 911 Police: 999 Highway security: 996 Ambulance: 997 The Embassy and Consulates General can be reached at: Riyadh: +966-11-835-4000 Jeddah: +966-12-220-5000 Dhahran: +966-13-839-5700 The Bureau of Consular Affairs can be reached at: From U.S. and Canada: 888-407-4747. All other locations: 202-501-4444.