India warns nationals in Saudi Arabia against filming missile interceptions

India advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia not to film or share interception details. The warning comes amid Houthi attacks, flight suspensions and mounting travel disruption.Image used for representational purposes onlyDubai,Oct 25, 2026 13:46 ISTIndia has advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local rules and refrain from filming or sharing information about missile and drone interceptions amid escalating tensions in the region, the Press Trust of India reported on Sunday.The advisory follows a series of drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Houthis targeting civilian infrastructure. The Indian mission also announced the continued suspension of some Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Saudi Arabia.“The Indian community residing in Saudi Arabia is requested to abide by local rules and regulations,” the Indian Embassy said on social media while reposting a notification issued by the Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence.“Filming, publishing, or sharing information related to countering missiles and drones and their impact sites exposes you to legal liability,” the notification said. According to PTI, the Indian mission said Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam would remain suspended until 7 November 2026. Services to and from Jeddah would remain suspended until 31 October 2026.The Consulate General of India in Jeddah issued a similar advisory. It said on Saturday that its round-the-clock control rooms in Jeddah and Makkah continued to assist affected Indians with support from community associations and volunteers. The assistance included food, essential medicines and other immediate requirements wherever needed and feasible, the consulate said.The mission said it remained in regular contact with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address difficulties caused by the flight disruptions, particularly those involving visa validity and delayed departures.Meanwhile, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was preparing to resume domestic and international flight operations on Sunday, the Gulf News web portal reported. The portal also quoted the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis as saying that air defences had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh on Sunday.Indian authorities have urged nationals in Saudi Arabia to comply with local restrictions while assisting those affected by the flight suspensions and related travel difficulties.With PTI Inputs- Ends