The airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, has recently been struck by a series of fatal attacks, resulting in severe casualties. Notably, during the critical period leading up to these incidents, Saudi authorities abruptly ceased issuing public security warnings regarding potential military threats. Over the past week, the airport has endured four attacks, leaving at least 18 people dead and over 300 injured. Prior to this, relevant Saudi agencies had frequently issued security alerts, warning the public about the violent threats stemming from regional conflicts. This underscores how the ongoing turmoil, set against the backdrop of regional crossfire, is challenging both domestic and international perceptions of Saudi Arabia's security and stability. Yet, during the airport attacks, this early warning system unexpectedly fell silent. Multiple Middle Eastern officials and political analysts have pointed out that this anomalous silence has sparked external concerns regarding Saudi Arabia's national defense and civil defense capabilities, particularly its ability to protect residents and foreign visitors from attacks. Concurrently, it highlights the Saudi government's efforts to maintain normal societal operations and project an image of stability amid regional conflicts. A Middle East scholar noted that Saudi authorities aimed to proceed with their operations without undermining the confidence of the domestic public and external stakeholders. The Saudi Civil Defense Directorate and the Government Media Office, which are responsible for disseminating warning information, have yet to respond to inquiries about why no alerts were issued prior to the attacks. Some analysts warn that suspending such warnings could prove counterproductive. The lack of timely security advisories has not only failed to ease public anxiety but has instead exacerbated societal uncertainty, making it difficult for the public to gauge potential security risks. Earlier this week, the Saudi Civil Defense issued a security alert once again after a prolonged pause, warning of potential threats facing the capital and several southern cities. However, it remains unclear whether the resumption of these warnings is directly linked to the consecutive airport attacks, and Saudi officials have yet to provide further clarification on the decision to reinstate the alerts.