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GACA: Attack Targets King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
2 hours ago

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted by another attack on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, 2026.
GACA clarified that the attack resulted in injuries and that damage assessments and safety inspections of airport facilities are underway, in coordination with relevant authorities.
-- SPA
19:37 Local Time 16:37 GMT

GACA: Attack Targets King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted by another attack on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, 2026. GACA clarified that the attack resulted in injuries and that damage...

www.spa.gov.sa

 

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Strike on Riyadh airport kills 12 — Deutsche Welle​

11 October 2026 01:13
Excerpt:

According to the authority, the dead include four Saudi Arabian citizens, two Bangladeshi citizens, as well as citizens of the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. All those injured are receiving medical care at several hospitals in Riyadh. Airport operations have been suspended indefinitely.
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Projectile near Dammam airport​

Several hours later, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said that a projectile had fallen near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The Iran-backed Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility for the attack in Riyadh.

Riyadh airport had already come under attack during the week. Earlier, the Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes that killed four people, injured several others and damaged aircraft. Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Kuwait Airways cancelled some flights to Riyadh.

Strike on Riyadh airport kills 12 — Deutsche Welle

A strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured at least 309, Deutsche Welle reports.

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GACA: Attack Targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
14 minutes ago
Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that on the evening of Sunday, October 11, 2026, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted by an attack, amid continued attacks on civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom.
GACA clarifies that damage assessments and safety inspections of airport facilities are underway, in coordination with relevant authorities.
-- SPA
21:36 Local Time 18:36 GMT

GACA: Attack Targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that on the evening of Sunday, October 11, 2026, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted by an attack, amid continued attacks on civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom. GACA clarifies...

www.spa.gov.sa

 

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Coalition: Air Defense Intercepts and Destroys Cruise Missile in Vicinity of King Khalid International Airport
4 hours ago

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the air defense intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the vicinity of King Khalid International Airport.
-- SPA
18:09 Local Time 15:09 GMT

Coalition: Air Defense Intercepts and Destroys Cruise Missile in Vicinity of King Khalid International Airport

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the air defense intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the vicinity of King Khalid International Airport. -- SPA 18:09 Local Time 15:09 GMT 0069

www.spa.gov.sa

 

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Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 12​

OCTOBER 11, 2026 17:50Updated: OCTOBER 11, 2026 19:58
Excerpt:

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said an "unidentified projectile" had targeted Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, causing a fire, hours after the Iran-backed Houthis warned airlines and travelers to stay away from Saudi airports.

The coalition also said Saudi air defenses had intercepted a cruise missile in the vicinity of King Khalid International Airport. No further details were immediately available.

Riyadh airport struck by 'unidentified projectile,' Saudi-led coalition says | The Jerusalem Post

An unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at Riyadh airport, sparking a fire, a day after an attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.

www.jpost.com

 

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EU Aviation Safety Agency - Extends Airspace Advisory for Saudi Arabia - October 10, 2026​

STATUS: ACTIVE
CZIB number. CZIB-2026-09-R1
Issue date 30/09/2026
Revision date. 09/10/2026
Revision description
09/10/2026 – The description part was updated and recommendations have been revised to reflect the change in the risk area. Valid until 16/11/2026, unless reviewed earlier.

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Description
This CZIB is issued based on information currently available to EASA, the European Commission and EU Member States in order to share information which is considered necessary to ensure the safety of flights over zones of interest and indicate areas of high risk.

As a consequence of the military conflict between the United States and Iran, the regional security situation remains highly volatile, with significant kinetic military activity affecting Saudi airspace.

In September 2026, the Houthis have significantly increased the frequency and geographic scope of attacks against Saudi maritime, energy and infrastructure targets, including in the Red Sea and in the Gulf of Aden. Besides oil and energy infrastructures, also military and aviation-related infrastructures across Saudi Arabia have been repeatedly targeted by missiles and drones.

While the southern and south-western parts of Saudi airspace remain particularly exposed due to their proximity to Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, recent attacks have demonstrated the ability and intent of the Houthis to strike targets deeper inside Saudi territory, including in the Riyadh, Tabuk, Medina and Yanbu areas.

Within this broader escalation observed in late September and early October, repeated missile and drone attacks targeted the Riyadh area, including its airport. During this period, attacks also showed a greater focus on aviation infrastructure than previously, increasing risks to aircraft on the ground and during take-off and landing in the affected areas.

These recurrent missile and drone attacks, together with the activation of air-defence systems, create an increased risk of misidentification of civil aircraft, as well as risks associated with missile and drone overflights, interception activity and falling debris.

The expansion of kinetic activity in September 2026 across a wider part of the Kingdom also increases the potential exposure of civil aviation beyond the areas previously affected by Houthi attacks requiring operators to conduct close monitoring and contingency planning.

While Saudi Arabia has demonstrated an ability to manage its airspace effectively, including through tactical deconfliction and Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) measures, the operating environment remains vulnerable to rapid deterioration due to external risks beyond the control of the national authorities.

EASA, together with the Commission and Member States, will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk for EU aircraft operators due to the evolution of the threat and risk situation.

Recommendation(s)
Air operators should:

Continued: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/air-operations/czibs/czib-2026-09-r1

 

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[All have been extended until 16/10/26 "Valid until 16/10/2026, unless reviewed earlier.") Click on the "more info" for details.​

European Union Aviation Safety Agency​

Conflict Zones Advisories​

Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIBs):​

An advisory issued for airspace identified as high risk by the Integrated EU Aviation Security Risk Assessment Group (IRAG), or in other cases where there is a need to make information public.

Information Notes (INs):​

An advisory issued for airspace identified as medium risk by the IRAG, addressed to EASA Member States and their air operators on a need-to-know basis. Information Notes are published on the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones and are made available to EASA National Aviation Authorities.
An advisory issued for airspace identified as high risk by the Integrated EU Aviation Security Risk Assessment Group (IRAG), or in other cases where there is a need to make information public.
An advisory issued for airspace identified as medium risk by the IRAG, addressed to EASA Member States and their air operators on a need-to-know basis. Information Notes are published on the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones and are made available to EASA National Aviation Authorities.

Airspace of Jordan | EASA

EASA | European Union Aviation Safety Agency: The European Union Authority for aviation safety

www.easa.europa.eu

 

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GACA Issues Follow-up Statement on Attack on King Khalid International Airport
Sunday 30/04/1448
Riyadh, October 12, 2026, SPA -- In a follow-up statement on the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported that a Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others were injured.
The injured were immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
The attack also caused material damage that is still being assessed.
-- SPA
01:36 Local Time 22:36 GMT

GACA Issues Follow-up Statement on Attack on King Khalid International Airport

Riyadh, October 12, 2026, SPA -- In a follow-up statement on the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported that a Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others were injured. The injured...

www.spa.gov.sa

 

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SOHAR Port and Freezone is a deep-sea port and adjacent free zone in the Middle East, located in Liwa, Sultanate of Oman,...The Port handles over one million tonnes of sea cargo each week and around 3,500 ships a year; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOHAR_Port_and_Freezone

Attack UKMTO #165

• 11 October 2026

UKMTO Suspicious Activity 165-26 UKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the vicinity of Sohar anchorage, Oman. The status of crew, damage assessment, and environmental impact are unknown at time of report. Update 001: UKMTO has reclassified this incident as an attack following confirmation that the tanker was struck by an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Local authorities are assisting in the evacuation of the crew, damage assessment and environmental impact is unknown at time of update. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.

Recent Incidents

Recent Incidents

www.ukmto.org

October 11, 2026|Updated October 12, 2026
Iran hits tanker in Sohar and two in Hormuz, US disables bulker
Two Indian seafarers missing from Nicaragua-flagged tanker off Sohar as the Iranian threat to shipping has widened from the Strait of Hormuz

Attacks on commercial shipping continued apace at the weekend as Iran widened its threats to the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

continued: https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/s...in-sohar-and-two-in-hormuz-us-disables-bulker

 

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U.S. EMBASSY & CONSULATES IN SAUDI ARABIA​

SECURITY ALERT: U.S. MISSION TO SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 21, 2026

Event:

Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.

U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.

Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations.

U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.

Private car, train, and bus options may provide alternatives to air travel to or from Saudi Arabia. Below are some transportation resources for your consideration. Please confirm availability and schedules directly with the providers.

· Saudi Arabia Railways: https://www.sar.com.sa/

· SAT Transportation: https://satrans.com.sa/

· SAPTCO: https://saptco.com.sa/en

All land border crossings, including the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain, remain operational. All highways and roads in and around Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran remain operational.

International airports in neighboring countries of Bahrain (BAH), Jordan (AMM), Oman (MCT), Qatar (DOH), and the United Arab Emirates (AUH, DXB, SHJ) remain operational. Please confirm status directly with airports.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior continues to warn that “filming, publishing, or sharing information related to counter missiles and drones, and their impact sites, exposes you to legal liability.” U.S. citizens have been detained for not adhering to these regulations, including taking photos of government buildings, airports, and impact sites. Visitors and residents are subject to local laws while in Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Government Employee Travel Restrictions:

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks and need special authorization for travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir, Najran, and the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif.

...https://sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-mission-to-saudi-arabia-october-21-2026/

 

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U.S. orders some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks​

October 21, 2026
The U.S. State Department has ordered some diplomats and family members to depart from its missions in Saudi Arabia and is planning to move out family members from a number of other U.S. missions in the Gulf, U.S. officials told Reuters.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a post on X that the department ordered the departure of “non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia only” amid attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen on civilian targets in the country.

... https://globalnews.ca/news/12112168/saudi-arabia-us-diplomat-evacuations-houthi-attacks/

 

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US media reports that Washington is evacuating bases in the Middle East​

According to NBC, the US military has begun quietly withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington has also asked diplomatic staff to leave some diplomatic missions in the region.
22/10/26

NBC reported on October 21, citing two US officials and two sources familiar with the matter, that US troops stationed in Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait are among the forces ordered to relocate. However, Washington will maintain a limited presence at bases in the region, including personnel responsible for air defense and security systems.

The U.S. State Department announced on October 21 that the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia is under a “mandatory evacuation order,” meaning the embassy will only operate with its emergency staff. (Photo: Corbis)
The U.S. State Department has also asked non-essential embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing increased shelling of civilian airports and other critical infrastructure by the Iranian- backed Houthi group in Yemen.

US media reports that Washington is evacuating bases in the Middle East.

According to NBC, the US military has begun quietly withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington has also asked diplomatic staff to leave some diplomatic missions in the region.

www.vietnam.vn

 

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US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes​

Wed, October 21, 2026 at 7:12 PM EDT
JERUSALEM/ISTANBUL/DUBAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The US State Department has ordered some diplomats and family members to depart from its missions in ‌Saudi Arabia and plans to withdraw family members from a number of other US ‌missions in the region, US officials told Reuters.

...https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/exclusive-us-preparing-issue-ordered-185956446.html?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6ad93cef397ce70001159538&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawVGyElleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMWNlOGpVM0RQV1Q4SXpKOEtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEegUijt_pyHA36a9_9k7PZUQCNIYiyPbbeXgkmbRInDCl4tsMFlujJqnf05jA_aem_XFRojV-Mf3iBfiDSHnrM3g

 

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　The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia once again remind Chinese-funded institutions and citizens in Saudi Arabia to enhance their security awareness, reduce unnecessary outings, stay away from sensitive areas such as airports, oil facilities, and military bases, and refrain from photographing military operations and sensitive facilities. It is advised not to travel to Saudi Arabia by air in the near future.

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