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India urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay alert after Riyadh airport attack
India has urged its nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay calm and alert as the Gulf kingdom faces an evolving security situation.
The warning follows a drone and missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10, which killed Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali and injured several people, including 11 Indians.
Four injured Indians remain in intensive care, four are in regular hospital wards, and three have been discharged.
The airport has suspended operations, while other major airports continue to operate with some disruption.
Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and IndiGo have suspended some Saudi routes until October 17; Saudia and Flynas continue some scheduled services.
India’s embassy advises people to check with airlines, follow Saudi authorities’ instructions and avoid sharing videos or news about the events.
The embassy has opened a 24-hour assistance line, and Indians who need to leave may consider flights from Qatar or Bahrain, subject to those countries’ visa rules.
India advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain calm and vigilant amid an evolving security situation.
The advisory followed an October 10 attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed one Indian national and injured several people, including 11 Indians.
The Indian Embassy said four injured Indians remained in intensive care, four were receiving treatment in a normal ward and three had been discharged.
The embassy said airport operations in Riyadh were suspended, while flights at other major Saudi airports continued with disruptions.
Several Indian airlines suspended flights to Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026.
- Who
- India’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued the advisory to Indian nationals in the kingdom.
- What
- The embassy urged them to stay calm and vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions and avoid sharing videos or news about the events.
- When
- The advisory was issued on October 13, 2026, after an airport attack on October 10.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
- Why
- The embassy cited an evolving security situation and the attack at Riyadh airport.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
An attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed an Indian national and injured several people, including 11 Indians.
The funeral of Mohammed Yousef Ali, who was killed in the attack, was held in Riyadh.
India advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain calm and vigilant.
Several Indian airlines suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia through this date.
- Indian national killed
- Mohammed Yousef Ali
- Attack location
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Attack date
- October 10, 2026
- Indian nationals injured
- 11
- Injured in ICU
- 4
- Flight suspensions
- Until October 17, 2026
What people are saying
In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain calm and vigilant, stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels
to refrain from circulating or reposting any videos or news related to the ongoing events
The funeral rites of late Mohammed Yousef Ali, who unfortunately lost his life in the Riyadh airport attack, were completed on October 12, 2026, in Riyadh, as per the wishes of his family. Ambassador and Embassy officials attended the funeral
Flight operations at other major airports such as Dammam, Jeddah, and Medina are continuing but face some disruptions
Sources
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