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India Expresses Solidarity With Saudi Arabia After King Khalid International Airport Attacks RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Republic of India expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, its government and people in defending its sovereignty following repeated attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The attacks included one on October 10 that caused deaths, injuries and property damage.

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Draws More Than 764,000 Visitors | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 drew more than 764,000 visitors over 10 days in Malham, north of Riyadh, the National Center for Falcons said following the conclusion of the event. More than 1,446 exhibitors and brands from 47 countries took part, alongside 44 government entities. The program brought to

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Houthi Attack on King Khalid International Airport ISLAMABAD, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed and injured civilians, describing it as a terrorist attack and expressing Pakistan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, SPA reported. In a statement published on Sunday by the Pakistani news

Houthi Ballistic Missile Intercepted and Destroyed in Al-Kharj, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Spokesperson Says RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia was intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj Governorate, Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said, according to SPA. He described the militia as terrorist. Source: SPA, citing the Coalition to Re

Projectile Falls Near King Fahd International Airport, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Spokesperson Says DAMMAM, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A projectile fell in the vicinity of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said, according to SPA. Source: SPA, citing the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson

King Khalid International Airport Attack Kills 12, Injures 309, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Twelve people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday afternoon’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in an update published by SPA on Sunday. Those killed were four Saudi citizens and eight residents: two from Bangladesh and one each from the United States, Eg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Urges Saudis Affected by Riyadh Flight Disruptions to Contact Saudi Missions Abroad RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Saudi citizens abroad whose journeys were affected by the suspension or delay of flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to contact Saudi Arabia’s missions in the countries where they are staying, SPA reported on Saturday. The appeal includes citizens unable to rea

King Khalid International Airport Operations Suspended After Attack, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Operations at King Khalid International Airport have been temporarily suspended following an attack on Saturday afternoon, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement carried by SPA. The attack injured several people, with the number of injured still being established, according to the General Authority

Kuwait Airways Cancels Two Riyadh Flights, Citing Airport Closure RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait Airways cancelled two flights serving Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, saying the airport had closed because of the security situation, according to a statement published on the company’s official X account. The cancellations affect flight KU775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and flight KU776 from Riyadh to Kuwait. Separately, Reuters reported that travellers were

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Invites United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Second GCC-EU Summit ABU DHABI, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the second GCC-EU Summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in October, SPA reported. Saudi Ambassador to the UAE Sultan Al-Angari deliv

Saudi Arabia Affirms Right to Defend Its Territory at UN Security Council After Houthi Attacks RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia affirmed its right to defend its territory and sovereignty and protect its citizens and residents after Houthi attacks on civilian and vital facilities, calling on the UN Security Council on Friday to halt attacks threatening the Kingdom and international navigation. Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United

Mongolian Falcon Sets SAR1.4 Million Record at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR1.4 million at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition on October 9, setting the highest price in the history of the Mongolian falcon auction, SPA reported. The fifth auction session recorded sales of SAR1,651,000 across three young falcons. The first two fetched SAR151,000 and

Saudi Civil Defense Urges Caution as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Most Regions Through Wednesday RIYADH, Oct 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and avoid valleys and flood-prone areas as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom through Wednesday. Civil Defense advised people to remain in safe locations, refrain from swimming in floodwaters and follow offic

Romania Condemns Houthi Attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Romania strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport that killed and injured citizens and residents of various nationalities, SPA reported. In a statement, Romania said attacks targeting civilians and vital infrastructure were completely unacceptable. It offered condolences

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Foils Attempt to Smuggle 51,163 Captagon Pills at Al-Haditha Port RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority thwarted an attempt to smuggle 51,163 Captagon pills concealed inside an incoming truck at Al-Haditha Port, SPA reported. Hamoud Al-Harbi, spokesperson for the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls across all border crossings to combat contra

An aircraft of German air carrier Lufthansa takes off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, Germany, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lufthansa Group, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air announced flight suspensions and cancellations affecting Riyadh on Thursday as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital’s airport. Lufthansa Group’s airlines would sus

Mongolian Falcon Fetches SAR600,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR600,000 at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the highest price paid for a single falcon at this year’s event so far, SPA reported. Sales of three Mongolian falcons totalled SAR1,190,000 in the fourth auction session. Bidding for the top-selling falcon opened at SAR100,000

Three Saudis Killed in Two Attacks on Riyadh Airport, Aviation Authority Says RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Three Saudi nationals were killed and several citizens and residents of different nationalities were injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport on Thursday, October 8, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday. Airport operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal, the authority said. It is con

Three Saudis Killed in Attacks on King Khalid International Airport, GACA Says RIYADH, Oct 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three Saudi nationals were killed and several people were injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday. GACA said in a statement on X that the first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second struck an aircraft belonging to Saudi state carrie

Saudi, Bahraini Interior Ministers Co-Chair Fifth Security Coordination Committee Meeting | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Bahrain’s Minister of Interior General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa co-chaired the fifth meeting of the Security Coordination Committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council on Thursday via videoconference. Prince Abdulaziz said the meeting ai