The General Directorate of Civil Defence has announced the launching of a test for sirens of Emergency Alert System in the Riyadh and Eastern Region (all cities). Residents are advised not to be alarmed but to cooperate and be aware of the time and date. 

The test sirens will take place at 1pm on Thursday in Riyadh’s (Riyadh, Al-Kharj, Ad- Dir’iyah) and all cities in the Eastern Region.