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Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack injures several people
Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia suspended operations after an attack left several people injured.
The United Arab Emirates condemned the incident and described it as a Houthi attack.
A Qatar Airways flight heading to Riyadh returned to Doha after the attack.
The airport suspension disrupted air travel to Riyadh.
The available information does not say when operations will resume or describe any further steps.
Riyadh airport suspended operations after an attack that left several people injured.
The National’s report identified the incident as a Houthi attack.
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attack, according to the report.
A Qatar Airways flight bound for Riyadh returned to Doha after the attack.
The report did not provide details about the injuries or the duration of the suspension.
- Who
- The report identified the Houthis as responsible; several people were injured.
- What
- Riyadh airport suspended operations after an attack.
- When
- October 10, 2026; the report did not specify when the attack occurred.
- Where
- Riyadh airport, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The airport suspended operations after the attack; the reason for the attack was not stated.
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- Airport
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Injuries
- Several people
- Date of report
- October 10, 2026
- Flight
- A Riyadh-bound Qatar Airways flight returned to Doha






