Saudi Red Crescent Authority Air Ambulance

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority runs an air ambulance service in Saudi Arabia. It is a government emergency service that sends medical aircraft to serious cases.

Services

The site says the service runs 24 hours a day. Calls reach the Authority's central operations rooms. Medical staff review each case before an aircraft is sent. The site describes the aircraft as fully equipped, working like mobile intensive care units with a specialised medical team.

• Response to severe road accidents
• Critical emergencies such as strokes and heart attacks
• Reaching remote or hard to reach places
• Urgent transfers between hospitals

Who it is for

It serves emergency and critical cases that need fast transport. The site says the service is free of charge. A companion may fly along, depending on the patient's condition, the aircraft and safety rules.

Coordination

The service works with ground ambulance teams and hospitals. The site mentions electronic links to emergency departments and aircraft tracking. It also lists plans for more aircraft, more medical teams, wider coverage and night flying.

Facts

• Run by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority
• Open 24 hours a day
• Emergency number: 997
• The site does not list aircraft types, fleet size or bases

Safety at a landing site

The site gives rules for the public when an aircraft lands. Stay at least 100 metres away from the landing site. Do not approach or photograph the aircraft. Secure loose objects, and follow the instructions of security staff and the aircrew.