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Saudi minister says daily life is normal as security readiness rises
Saudi Media Minister Salman Al-Dosari said life in the country is continuing normally, even as authorities raise their readiness for possible scenarios.
He said the increased readiness is preparation, not a reason for public concern, and that the safety of citizens and residents is a priority.
Al-Dosari said Houthi attacks target civilians and civilian sites, without giving further details in his remarks.
He urged people not to share unverified images or information about security and military operations, and to use official sources.
The government also highlighted developments in housing, public transport, digital services and jobs, while Riyadh officials described plans to expand roads and public transport as the city grows.
The transport plans include developing about 700 kilometres of key roads and buying 94 more trains for Riyadh.
No further steps on the security situation were specified.
Saudi Media Minister Salman Al-Dosari said daily life in the Kingdom is continuing normally and that increased security readiness reflects preparation, not anxiety.
He said the safety of citizens and residents is a top priority.
Al-Dosari said Houthi attacks target civilians and civilian facilities.
He urged people to rely on official sources and avoid sharing unverified information about security and military operations.
The remarks came during a government press conference reported by Okaz on October 12, 2026.
- Who
- Saudi Media Minister Salman Al-Dosari.
- What
- He said life is normal and increased readiness reflects preparation for possible scenarios, not anxiety.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia; the remarks were made at a government press conference.
- Why
- The state is preparing for various scenarios and prioritizing the safety of citizens and residents.
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More than 63,000 Saudi families acquired their first homes, according to Al-Dosari.
Saudi trains carried more than 38 million passengers, according to Al-Dosari.
Okaz reported Al-Dosari’s remarks at a government press conference.
- Speaker
- Salman Al-Dosari, Saudi Media Minister
- Press conference
- Government press conference
- Saudi families
- More than 63,000 acquired their first homes in the first half of 2026
- Rail passengers
- More than 38 million in the second quarter of 2026
- Report date
- October 12, 2026
Sources
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