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Dammam Emergency Numbers
Core emergency phone numbers for Saudi Arabia, applicable in Dammam. These are national numbers, not city-specific lines.
A quick answer: for police in Dammam and across Saudi Arabia, call 999. For ambulance, call 997. For fire or civil defense, call 998. These numbers work nationwide, not only in Dammam (sources: my.gov.sa National Platform, cst.gov.sa National Numbering Plan, accessed 2026-08-30).
Core emergency numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 999 |
| Ambulance (Saudi Red Crescent) | 997 |
| Civil Defense / Fire | 998 |
| Traffic accidents / Highway Patrol (Muroor) | 993 |
| Coast Guard | 994 |
| Narcotics Control | 995 |
| Unified emergency number | 911 |
911 is promoted as a unified emergency number in parts of Saudi Arabia. Where it is not yet active in your specific area, use the service-specific numbers above instead (sources: my.gov.sa, cst.gov.sa, corroborated by expatica.com and houseofsaud.com, accessed 2026-08-30).
Non-emergency government numbers
For non-emergency government services, such as utility complaints, licensing, or general enquiries, use the Saudi National Platform at my.gov.sa, which lists the full current directory. This page intentionally only lists genuine emergency numbers, verified against that directory and Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission numbering plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the police number in Saudi Arabia?
999 is the police number across Saudi Arabia, including Dammam (source: my.gov.sa, cst.gov.sa, accessed 2026-08-30).
Is 911 the main emergency number in Saudi Arabia?
911 is promoted as a unified emergency number in parts of Saudi Arabia. Where it is not yet active in your area, use the service-specific numbers instead: 999 for police, 997 for ambulance, 998 for fire and civil defense.
Continue exploring: Airport Taxi Dammam for arrival logistics, or Dammam Facts for general orientation.