Security Notice - Riyadh - 11th and 20th March - FYA
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Only a couple of the Embassies are issuing at the moment, not sure why all of them arn't? Anyway, thought you all needed to be informed of the latest update, we fly back to Riyadh on the 11th, so will be interesting to fly into this 
Be careful out there people, whilst this could all be a 'sandstorm in a coffee cup', it is a volatile situation and in this environment things have a habit of spontaneously combusting; so be warned.
Country: Saudi Arabia
Academics and leading Islamists call for reforms Calls to demonstrate 11
and 20 March
27 February, 132 Saudi academics issued calls on the internet for the
establishment of a constitutional monarchy in the Saudi kingdom, along with
political and social reforms, including the separation of powers, the
adoption of a constitution and the end of all religious, tribal, regional
or racial discrimination.
They are also in favour of women having the right to work, education,
ownership and participation in public life.
In addition, 26 leading Islamists, including preacher Salman al-Auda,
signed a petition released 28 February, highlighting the need for radical
reforms in the Saudi kingdom and warning of chaos and bloodshed unless the
demands of reform, development and freedom are met. The political reforms
demanded in the petition include the allocation of real legislative powers
and control to the legislative council, the Majlis al-Shura, the election
of all of its members and the creation of the prime ministers position,
occupied by the king until now.
Finally, the petition calls for the release of prisoners of opinion, the
freedom of expression and a firm fight against corruption.
The two petitions have been published on social networks on the internet
for several days, relaying calls for the organisation of a day of anger
11 March and a Saudi revolution 20 March. Given the uprisings in Arab
countries, the Saudi monarchy recently allocated a package of an additional
10.7 billion dollars (7.7 billion Euros) for the education and social
protection industries.
certainly not good. A foolish mock excercise by an insignificant group. Very hopefully it ll be considerably brief. so nothing to worry about, and stick to ur plans 
Its not gonna work....and we will in peace but yeah we can always be careful for our safety
As far as I see it, the only way the Saudis will riot is if they get someone else to do it for them
Dubliner1967 wrote:As far as I see it, the only way the Saudis will riot is if they get someone else to do it for them
nice one!
gowiththeflowUK wrote:Dubliner1967 wrote:As far as I see it, the only way the Saudis will riot is if they get someone else to do it for them
DITTO. Too funny!!!
Dubliner1967 wrote:As far as I see it, the only way the Saudis will riot is if they get someone else to do it for them
Oh God,u know them so good
Dubliner1967 wrote:As far as I see it, the only way the Saudis will riot is if they get someone else to do it for them
Or if they run out of Pepsi..
RedGoblin wrote:Dubliner1967 wrote:As far as I see it, the only way the Saudis will riot is if they get someone else to do it for them
Or if they run out of Pepsi..>
excellent!
I have decided to become part of the protest, but my sign will say "Women Demand to Drive!!"
I have had a terrible week with drivers! Can't wait to tell you all about it GWTFUK! So i hope you haven't postponed your trip because of this so called "Day of rage"? Nothing will happen.. There are already people in prison for provoking it. So i am not really worrying about it 
Nina_01 wrote:Nothing will happen.. There are already people in prison for provoking it.
So sad! 
Love this Dublin dude's humour
may be need outsourcing consultants from egypt, libya and from Bahrain.
Watching with interest. Evacuated from Libya 2 wks ago carrying a small rucksack and leaving everything else behind. Now offered a job in Saudi.
Frying Pan/Fire ? 
Mudman wrote:Watching with interest. Evacuated from Libya 2 wks ago carrying a small rucksack and leaving everything else behind. Now offered a job in Saudi.
Frying Pan/Fire ?
Oh dear, sorry, cannot disagree with you but eh, their loss is our gain - welcome Mudman
Mudman wrote:Watching with interest. Evacuated from Libya 2 wks ago carrying a small rucksack and leaving everything else behind. Now offered a job in Saudi.
Frying Pan/Fire ?
Wishing you the best Mudman, don't worry thought the majority in Saudia are with the government and they oppose mass demonstrations.
Feeling sorry for your losses but happy to knw you wud be joining us here.
dynamo1131 wrote:any update on this? I heard that some companies are processing exit visas and getting ready employee's passports and documents and looking up tickets in case something bad happens. It is 2 days before the main event...
Could be an excuse to get shot of people they don't want! 
Im sure they are already doing that! 
MaserMan wrote:dynamo1131 wrote:any update on this? I heard that some companies are processing exit visas and getting ready employee's passports and documents and looking up tickets in case something bad happens. It is 2 days before the main event...
Could be an excuse to get shot of people they don't want!
Could be...nice analogy MM...
I just got off a design meeting with an Irish and British guy, and they seem not alarmed by it so it seems fine. I reckon that if these guys pushed the panic button then I think I would too...lol
All - this was just sent by a reliable source ...
Dear Valued Client,
In order to mitigate against any potential threat in the Kingdom over the coming days, XXX is addressing the safety of our team as our first concern. We have advised our employees to abide with the Government's regulations and remain home over the next couple of days.
A curfew will take effect on Friday whereby no persons will be allowed to leave their properties, and any persons found on the street will be arrested. In addition, we have been advised that the Internet will go down and will remain unavailable until next week.
Our clients are and always will be our priority, and we remain dedicated to ensuring you receive a quality service from us. At this point in time, we do not anticipate major disruptions in our continued commitment to first class service delivery across all our clients and projects within Saudi Arabia. We will closely monitor the situation over the next few days and will make sure that you are informed of the next steps.
Be safe, I don't want to hear anyone was arrested... Or shot as MM mentioned earlier!
There is no need to be worried. This a non-democratic country; so there is zero tolerance on acts like these.. They are gonna let them get it out of their system for an hour at the most..
Take it from me, don't cancel your friday plans 
Nina
Don't you be going out that door on Friday... 
We don't need you in the slammer! 
Just stay home, watch movies and have some popcorn!
What is being said on the news in country? Anything? 
Well, we are on a plane heading in your general direction to the Land of Sand and Camels on Friday, come what may . It is impossible to put ones life on hold based on a lot of speculation. We have been closely monitoring the situation from the UK and followed various trails on activities in the area but we have not received any strong evidence to support us postponing our return on Friday (yet). However, those who know me know I always have a plan B and if the alert from CAF bears true, we will have enough stuff to keep up entertained at King Khalid International Airport's nearest hotel for a day or so if needs be . Be wise and be cautious, keep your wits about you and above all, do not venture out unless it is an emergency! 
be careful out there peeps.
GoWTflow,
you kinda reminded me or sherlock Holmes.
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