Loud booms were heard in Riyadh on November 8, 2026 after the Saudi civil defense issued an early warning alert, media reports say.
The alert was broadcast to residents before the sounds of explosions were reported, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Xinhua’s report, released at 13:14 local time, stated that the blasts were loud but did not provide details about the cause or any injuries.
At this time, authorities have not issued additional information and no source has identified what triggered the explosions.
Consumers monitoring the situation can expect updates if further details emerge from official channels.
