Safety Alert: US Employees Must Obtain Clearance for Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam Airports

A safety alert from the U.S. Embassy mandates written clearance for travel through Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam airports. The advisory cites recent explosions at King Khalid International Airport and urges staff to avoid the 20‑mile Yemen border zone and to seek additional approval for trips to Jizan, Asir, Najran, Qatif, Yanbu and Taif.