Saudi embassy in UK advises citizens to avoid gatherings in London this weekend

Protesters gather with placards and flags during the ‘London Rally For Palestine’ in Trafalgar Square, central London in 2023. (AFP/File Photo)

• Large demonstrations planned for Saturday include a pro-Palestinian event linked to annual Nakba Day commemoration, and a far right ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally
• Saudi nationals advised to follow instructions from local authorities and stay clear of areas in which events are taking place for their own safety

LONDON: Ahead of planned demonstrations in London this weekend, the Saudi Embassy in the UK on Friday urged Saudi citizens to exercise caution and avoid gatherings in the British capital.

The embassy said protests were expected to take place on Saturday in several parts of the city and advised Saudi nationals to follow the instructions of local authorities and avoid demonstration sites for their own safety.

The embassy also provided an emergency contact number, [phone], for Saudi citizens who require assistance.

The large demonstrations expected in London on Saturday include an event linked to Nakba Day, the annual commemoration of the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948, and a far right “Unite the Kingdom” nationalist rally. The FA Cup final at Wembley between Manchester City and Chelsea is also taking place in the city on Saturday afternoon.