Blast Hits Riyadh Airport, Prompting Evacuation and Flight Suspensions
· World · Indian Express, Euronews
Multiple injuries were reported following a loud blast at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, prompting an emergency response with dozens of ambulances rushing to the site. Air traffic has been halted and flight tracking data shows all flights to the Saudi capital have been diverted or cancelled. Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways have suspended flights to and from Riyadh due to the security situation. The incident follows a recent escalation of missile strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia. Airport authorities have issued a travel alert urging travellers to confirm their flight status before heading to the terminal.
Why it matters
The closure of Riyadh's main international airport disrupts major regional transit routes and air travel between the Gulf and international destinations, raising security concerns for passengers and airlines across the Middle East.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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