Everyday activities, including weekend gatherings, busy traffic, and residents travelling to work and college, continue across Jeddah despite heightened regional tensions, with residents expressing confidence in their safety and the Kingdom’s stability.
Residents interviewed in the coastal city said daily routines had remained largely unchanged, describing a general sense of calm and reassurance amid developments elsewhere in the region.
“Life in Jeddah is going on as usual, and everything feels calm and normal,” Saudi national Ahlam Alhindi said. She added that she felt safe and was grateful for the security and stability enjoyed in Saudi Arabia.
Residents also emphasised the importance of obtaining information from official sources rather than relying on unverified reports circulating on social media.
Saudi national Rawan AlGhamdi said she remained confident in the country’s security despite the ongoing regional situation. She urged people to avoid panic while staying informed through reliable, official channels.
Another Saudi resident, Zeina AlFarouki, said Jeddah’s familiar daily routines highlighted the importance of feeling secure in everyday life.
For many long-term expatriates, confidence in the city has developed over years of living and working in the Kingdom. From the historic streets of Al-Balad to the Corniche and Tahlia’s busy roads, residents continued with their usual activities, describing little disruption to their daily lives.
Fayez Ibrahim, a 52-year-old Egyptian who arrived in Saudi Arabia at the age of three, said his routine remained unchanged. He continued working and visiting local markets, drawing on decades of experience living in the Kingdom to explain his sense of security.
“I have spent almost my entire life here, and I am grateful for this country,” Ibrahim said. He added that he trusted the government to take measures to protect the public.
He also expressed sadness over recent developments in the region.
Ahmad Nadeem, a Pakistani national born and raised in Jeddah, said he continued attending college and meeting friends without disruption.
“Everything is safe and sound. We are out with friends, enjoying ourselves, and we have full trust in the Kingdom,” he said.
Several residents expressed confidence in the Saudi government’s commitment to public safety while acknowledging concerns and sadness over reported attacks in Riyadh. They said their trust was shaped by their everyday experiences and the support extended to residents during difficult periods.
Saudi resident Ahmed Ali said he believed the Kingdom placed significant emphasis on caring for people living within its borders.
Indonesian resident Nur Nurtasingo also said daily life had continued smoothly and that he felt safe with his family while maintaining his regular work schedule.
He said friends living abroad had contacted him to ask about the situation in Jeddah. In response, he reassured them that conditions in the city remained normal and expressed gratitude for the Saudi government’s efforts to protect residents.
Moroccan resident Assia Boulam described Saudi Arabia as her second home, citing the personal connection she had developed with the country. She said she had strong confidence in the Kingdom’s commitment to the safety and well-being of everyone living there.
Visitors also described feeling reassured during their stay. Khurram Siddique, who was visiting Jeddah from the United States after performing Umrah, said the city’s familiar weekend atmosphere had put him at ease.
“The city is full of weekend vibes, and everything is the same as it has always been,” he said, describing the traffic as typical of Thursday evenings.
Siddique added that he trusted the Saudi government to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
“I feel like I am in one of the safest places on Earth, and I have full trust in the Saudi government to keep us safe,” he said.
