Warden Notice 02/04 (17 February 2004)

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) revised the Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia on 16 February. The detailed advice is available at www.fco.gov.uk/travel or on the Embassy's website www.britishembassy.gov.uk/saudiarabia via the short cut menu.

Following terrorist attacks in May and November 2003 we continue to believe that terrorists remain determined to carry out further attacks in Saudi Arabia, and that these may be in the final stages of preparation.

We advise British nationals against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia. People who travel to, or remain in, Saudi Arabia should maintain the highest level of vigilance. You should take all necessary steps to protect your safety and ensure you have confidence in your individual security arrangements.

If we receive further information which affects the security of the community or the advice contained in this Notice, we shall tell you immediately.

William John Neil
HM Consul

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