Washington: The United States on May 20 said fresh terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia may be "imminent" and announced that it would close its Embassy and Consulates there from May 21, at least through the weekend.

The State Department, through the US Embassy in Riyadh, said there continued to be "credible information" about possible attacks following last week's deadly strikes at three compounds housing foreigners in the Saudi capital.

"The Embassy continues to receive credible information that further terrorist attacks are being planned against unspecified targets in Saudi Arabia," it said in a notice sent to US citizens in the country.

"In response to information that some strikes may be imminent, the Embassy and Consulates General in Jeddah and Dhahran will be closed on May 21, 2003," it said.

"Although no decision has yet been made as to when the Embassy and Consulates may reopen, it will not be prior to May 25, as mission offices are normally closed on Thursdays and Fridays and will be closed on May 24 for Memorial Day," it said.