Saudi Arabia: Extension of Suspension of Operations at Riyadh Airport Until Thursday

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia: Extension of Suspension of Operations at Riyadh Airport Until Thursday

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport will remain closed until at least Thursday due to deadly Houthi attacks from Yemen, including a Saturday attack that resulted in 13 deaths, the deadliest in ten years. The suspension has been extended to ensure the safety and operational readiness of the facilities, with no specific reopening date announced. The Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi infrastructure and warned travelers that Saudi airports, except those in Mecca and Medina, are unsafe.

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