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New Zealanders should defer all non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia because of the continuing high risk of further terrorist attacks against Westerners throughout the country.
Residential compounds, transport and civil aviation facilities, aircraft, restaurants, shopping malls and buildings associated with Western interests or used/frequented by Westerners, may be targeted.
New Zealanders living in Saudi Arabia should consider carefully whether their continued presence is essential and consider departure if they are concerned for their own safety. They should follow the advice issued by the Embassy via the wardens’ system and take sensible precautions at all times for their personal safety.
When driving exercise vigilance, minimise time on public roads and vary travel routines as much as possible. Avoid leaving vehicles unattended.
Extreme caution should be exercised in places frequented by foreigners. Avoid large gatherings, crowded places, proximity to other possible targets such as airports, shopping malls and souks.
New Zealanders are urged to keep up-to-date with developments in the Kingdom and the surrounding region by listening regularly to news broadcasts.
We reiterate our advice that all New Zealanders in Saudi Arabia should have already registered with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Contact details are
Postal Address Diplomatic Quarter (PO Box 94 397) Riyadh, 11693, Saudi Arabia
Telephone +966 1 488 7988 Facsimile +966 1 488 7912
Email info@nzembassy.org.sa
Office Hours Sat - Wed 0800 - 1600 hrs
Page last updated: Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 10:14 NZST
