Emergency numbers for Saudi Arabia
Dialling code: +966
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Civil Defense
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Family Safety Program
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Saudi Red Crescent
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Road Security
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General Department for Combating Drug
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General Directorate for Border Guard
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General Department for Traffic
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General Directorate for Passports
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Presidency of Meteorology and Environment Protection
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Command and Control Center for Security of Hajj in Holy Places
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Ministry of Interior - Diplomatic Security
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National Anti-Corruption Commission
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Human Rights Commission
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e-Government Program
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Customer Protection Association
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Ministry of Social Affairs (Harm and Family Violence Reports)
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Saudi Customs
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Saudi Arabia is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (999), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 999 from any mobile or landline in Saudi Arabia, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Saudi Arabia country code is ++966. Alternatively dial 999 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 999 in Saudi Arabia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Saudi Arabia is 937. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (937), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 937 from any mobile or landline in Saudi Arabia, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Saudi Arabia country code is ++966. Alternatively dial 937 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 937 in Saudi Arabia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Saudi Arabia is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (911), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 911 from any mobile or landline in Saudi Arabia, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Saudi Arabia country code is ++966. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in Saudi Arabia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.