Saudi Arabia | Air raid sirens sound in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Tabuk. Here are the details!

The General Directorate of Civil Defense is preparing to conduct a fixed siren test on Monday, November 3, 2025 , in several governorates across the Kingdom, including Diriyah, Al-Kharj, Al-Dilam, Tabuk, Jeddah, and Thuwal . This test is part of efforts to enhance community awareness and ensure residents respond to official alerts during emergencies such as floods and other disasters.

Objective: To ensure the efficiency of alarm systems and their readiness to alert residents in emergency situations.

Experiment timing:

• Monday, November 3, 2025
• 1:00 PM: Broadcast the new behavior tone.
• 1:10 PM: National Alarm tone broadcast.
• 1:15 PM: Constant sirens sound in designated areas.

Comprehensiveness of the experiment: Tests will be conducted across all regions of the Kingdom via the National Early Warning Platform, with audio warning messages sent to mobile phones in conjunction with the siren test.

Advice for readers:
Civil Defense urges residents not to be alarmed when they hear sirens, as they are part of the annual exercise to ensure their safety during emergencies.