Bulletin: On the Missile Attack in Saudi Arabia

13 June 2019 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, has asked members of the Filipino community in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution and remain vigilant in light of a missile attack that hit the Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia on June 12. 

In an advisory posted at the Embassy’s Facebook page, the members of the Filipino community are advised to keep a vigilant watch on potential threats to their security and to continue to abide by the security measures and protocols established by the Saudi government, as well as the country’s laws, rules, and regulations. 

According to Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Adnan Alonto, no Filipino was injured during the attack, and the Embassy and the Consulate General continue to monitor the situation.

The Embassy added that further security-related incidents, information on developing security situations on the ground, and requests for assistance may be brought to the attention of the Embassy’s Assistance to Nationals (ATN) section at +96611-480-1918 (landline), +96656 989 3301 (hotline) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (email), or the Consulate General’s ATN section at +96655 219 613 or +966055 219 614 (hotline) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

A missile struck the arrivals hall of the airport, causing injuries to 26 people.  Eighteen people were treated at Abha International Airport for minor injuries and another eight were taken to hospital.  END