Emergency Numbers at a Glance
🚔 Police: 999🚑 Ambulance: 911🚒 Fire: 998✈️ Tourist Police: 920000814
Emergency Contacts for Saudi Arabia
Save these numbers before you travel. In an emergency, call the appropriate service or contact your nearest embassy.
Emergency Numbers
999
Police
National emergency police line — available 24/7.
911
Ambulance
Medical emergencies — speaks English and Arabic.
998
Fire Department
Fire and rescue services.
993
Traffic Accidents
Traffic Police and accident reporting.
997
Saudi Red Crescent
Emergency medical and disaster response.
920000814
Tourist Police Hotline
Dedicated line for tourist assistance — English-speaking staff available.
1910
National Anti-Corruption
Report corruption or fraud.
Embassy Contacts in Riyadh
What to Do in Common Emergencies
🚗 Road Accident
- 1.Call Traffic Police: 993
- 2.Do not move vehicles if possible
- 3.Photograph the scene and damage
- 4.Do not admit fault or sign any documents at the scene
- 5.Notify your rental car company if applicable
🏥 Medical Emergency
- 1.Call Saudi Red Crescent Ambulance: 911 or 997
- 2.State your location clearly — use a nearby landmark
- 3.Most hospitals in cities have English-speaking staff
- 4.Carry a copy of your health insurance policy
- 5.For non-emergencies, private hospitals offer faster service
📄 Lost or Stolen Passport
- 1.Report to local police station and get a report number
- 2.Contact your embassy immediately (see contacts below)
- 3.You may need an Emergency Travel Document to leave Saudi Arabia
- 4.Keep photocopies of your passport in a separate location
- 5.Do not leave the country without valid travel documents
⚖️ Arrest or Detention
- 1.You have the right to contact your embassy — insist on this
- 2.Do not sign documents you don't understand
- 3.Remain calm and cooperative with authorities
- 4.Contact your embassy's consular section immediately
- 5.Saudi law differs significantly from Western legal norms — take all detentions seriously
Major Hospitals in Saudi Arabia
King Faisal Specialist Hospital
Riyadh — World-class tertiary care
Saudi German Hospital Riyadh
Riyadh — International patients welcome
King Faisal Hospital Jeddah
Jeddah — Major academic medical centre
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
Jeddah — Private, international standards
Dammam Medical Complex
Dammam — Eastern Province's main hospital
AlUla General Hospital
AlUla — Government hospital for tourists
trust.lastUpdated March 1, 2026
trust.sourcesReferences
- [1]Ministry of Interior — Ministry of Interior
- [2]Saudi Red Crescent — Saudi Red Crescent
- [3]Saudi Civil Defense — Saudi Civil Defense
Be Prepared
Emergency preparedness starts with our safety guide covering hospital locations and police contacts. The health guide explains medical facilities and insurance. Keep your visa documents accessible at all times. The transportation guide covers roadside assistance, and the connectivity guide ensures you can reach emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In Saudi Arabia: Police 999, Ambulance 911, Fire Brigade 998, Traffic Police 993, Civil Defence 911. For tourists, the Tourist Police number is 920000814. All emergency services have English-speaking operators in major cities.
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