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India warns nationals not to film Saudi intercepts
The Hindu·
India on October 25, 2026 advised nationals in Saudi Arabia not to film or publish missile and drone interception details. The embassy reposted a Saudi Civil Defence notice saying filming or sharing such material can bring legal liability. Air India and Air India Express flights to Riyadh and Dammam stay suspended until November 7, and Jeddah until October 31.
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What It Means For You
- Filming or sharing interception sites in Saudi Arabia can expose people to legal liability under the civil defence notice.
- Air India and Air India Express Riyadh and Dammam services remain suspended until November 7, 2026.
- Jeddah services remain suspended until October 31, 2026.
What's Happening
- The Indian Embassy asked the community to abide by local rules and regulations.
- The Consulate General in Jeddah said 24x7 control rooms in Jeddah and Makkah are assisting affected Indians.
- Help listed includes food, essential medicines and other immediate needs where feasible.
Flight suspensions in place
- Gulf News reported King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh preparing to resume flights on Sunday.
- The same report cited the Saudi-led coalition saying air defences destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh.
- The advisory followed Houthi drone and missile attacks on civilian infrastructure, the embassy-linked reports said.
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