King Khalid International Airport Operations Suspended After Attack, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says
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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 of Civil Aviation.
The suspension will remain in place pending completion of damage assessments and checks on the safety of airport facilities, in coordination with the relevant authorities. The General Authority of Civil Aviation said further updates would be announced.
Source: SPA, citing the General Authority of Civil Aviation, October 10, 2026