Civil Defense to Conduct Fixed Siren and Early Warning Test in Three Regions
20 October 2025
The General Directorate of Civil Defense will conduct a fixed siren test on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Riyadh, Tabuk and Makkah Regions. The test aims to ensure the efficiency and readiness of warning systems and will coincide with a nationwide test of the National Early Warning Platform via cellular broadcasting. According to the directorate, the fixed siren test will take place in the following governorates: Diriyah, Al-Kharj, and Al-Dilam in Riyadh Region; all the governorates of Tabuk Region; and the governorates of Jeddah and Thuwal in Makkah Region.
the exercise aims to enhance community awareness and ensure that residents are prepared to respond effectively to official emergency alerts. The schedule broadcasting warning messages and sounding the sirens is as follows: warning messages will be broadcasted using a new tone at 1:00 p.m., and finally, the fixed sirens will sound in designated areas.