Dhahran Headquarters Full Evacuation Ordered by Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco has ordered an immediate and complete evacuation of its headquarters in Dhahran, instructing all remaining essential personnel to shift to remote work until further notice amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. The total evacuation directive impacts operations at one of the Kingdom’s most critical energy installations in eastern Saudi Arabia as security alerts intensify across vital regional infrastructure.
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Three sources familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity due to security protocols, confirmed to AFP that the majority of the oil giant’s workforce had already been operating remotely following an attack targeting the Dhahran headquarters last week. Only essential staff had continued working on site before the latest directive mandated the complete vacation of the premises. The precautionary move is intended to protect employees while preserving business continuity through remote arrangements.
As one of the world’s largest oil producers, Aramco anchors Saudi Arabia‘s oil industry from its base in the Eastern Province. The complete physical evacuation comes amid heightened security alerts at vital facilities across the Kingdom following a sustained escalation in attacks attributed to the Houthis. Recent regional incidents have included reported drone strikes and missile debris falling in Dhahran residential zones, compounding security pressures on energy operators.
Aramco has not provided an immediate indication of how long the remote working arrangements will remain in place or whether the full evacuation will alter ongoing operational output. The directive highlights growing security protocols across the region’s energy sector as cross-border threats continue to target critical assets.
