When traveling to Saudi Arabia, it is important to stay connected and be prepared for any emergencies that may arise. Fortunately, obtaining a Saudi sim card is a simple process that can be done at the airport or at authorized shops nearby. This will allow you to easily communicate with first responders in the event of an emergency.
In the unfortunate event of a traffic accident or if you have any non-emergency inquiries related to travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia, it is essential to have the right contacts on hand. Here are some important numbers to keep in mind.
Emergency numbers:
- Police: 999
2. Saudi Ambulance: 997
3. Civil Defence: 998
4. Saudi Traffic Police (Muroor): 993
5. Saudi Highway Patrol: 996
6. General Directorate of Border Guard: 994
For tourists:
- Local call centre for tourists: 930
8. Tourism Call Centre: for international callers: +966 9200 00890
9. General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) for visa inquiries: 992
Consumer services
- Saudi municipal services: 940
11. Saudi Electricity Company emergency number: 933
12. Ministry of Transport, to call for inquiries related to buses and taxis: 938
13. Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, international call centre: +966 9200 02814
14. Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce call centre for consumer complaints: 935
15. Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) call centre for consumer protection: 800-125-6666
Public security:
- General Directorate of Public Security: 989
- Phone book/ Saudi Telephone Directory: 905
- Saudi Ministry of Health emergency medical consultation call centre: 937
- General Directorate of Narcotics Control: 995