Saudi Arabia: Death of a Sudanese, a Moroccan, and an Algerian in the attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

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The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6 and 7, 2026, Abha and King Khalid International Airports were subjected to two attacks targeting their facilities; emergency teams and relevant authorities immediately began dealing with the attacks as soon as they occurred, according to the authority's statement.

The "blatant attack on Abha International Airport resulted in the deaths of two residents of Moroccan and Algerian nationalities, and (28) injuries to citizens and two residents of Bangladeshi and Filipino nationalities; their injuries ranged from minor to severe.

The attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in the death of a resident of Sudanese nationality and (8) injuries, including five citizens, two residents of Egyptian nationality, and one resident of Pakistani nationality, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation's statement mentioned that all the injured were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary medical care, while the attacks resulted in some material damages.

The Civil Aviation Authority is working in continuous integration and coordination with the relevant security agencies to assess the damages, take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and workers, and maintain the security and safety of the civil aviation system in the Kingdom.