Explosion at Riyadh International Airport injures several, suspends operations
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An explosion at Riyadh International Airport on 10 October 2026 injured several people and led the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority to suspend operations at King Khalid International Airport.
Kuwait Airways cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, while Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and other carriers cancelled or diverted flights destined for the city, and more than ten ambulances were seen heading to the airport; the incident occurred amid a surge of Houthi rebel missile attacks and followed two earlier attacks that week that killed four people.
The airport remained temporarily closed and passengers were advised to contact airlines directly for further information.