Warden Notice 03/04 (13 February 2004)

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) up-dated the Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia on 13 April. The detailed advice is available at www.fco.gov.uk/travel or on the Embassy's new website www.britishembassy.gov.uk/saudiarabia via the short cut menu.

We believe that there is a continuing high threat of terrorism in Saudi Arabia and that terrorists remain determined to carry out further attacks in Saudi Arabia. These may be in the final stages of preparation. The threat includes, but is not limited to, residential compounds and diplomatic and other official premises. The Embassy and Consulate-General remain in close touch with the Saudi authorities, who have enhanced security measures. You will be aware that some suspected terrorists have been arrested and others killed in exchanges of fire with the Saudi authorities.

People who choose to 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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