Jeddah residents and visitors express confidence as daily life continues amid regional tensions

Arab News · 16‏/10‏/2026، 6:09:20 م

JEDDAH: Friends gathering for the weekend, traffic on busy roads and residents heading to work and college are among the everyday scenes that people in Jeddah say have continued despite regional tensions. Residents who spoke to Arab News expressed confidence in their safety, with many saying daily life in the coastal city remained largely unchanged. “Life in Jeddah is going on as usual, and everything feels calm and normal,” Saudi national Ahlam Alhindi said. “I personally feel safe living here,