Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh urges all Sri Lankans in Saudi Arabia to remain calm, avoid unnecessary travel and comply with the instructions of local authorities under the prevailing situation in the country.

In a special announcement on Friday, the Embassy particularly advised Sri Lankans travelling to or residing in Riyadh to remain alert, stay indoors as necessary, and follow safety guidelines issued through official channels by Saudi authorities.

Sri Lankans were strongly advised against circulating, sharing or reposting any videos, messages, social media posts and news relating to the ongoing events in Saudi Arabia. They were called upon to rely only on information issued through official and verified sou...