New developments emerged at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after the Associated Press reported another attack on the airport, citing two regional officials who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to address the media.

According to the agency, one official reported that the airport had been evacuated, while another said air traffic had stopped. At the time of publication, the latest incident had not been independently confirmed through a new official Saudi statement detailing its operational impact or the expected duration of any disruption.

The reported incident follows several attacks targeting the airport earlier this week. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation previously confirmed that two attacks on Thursday, October 8, had killed three Saudi citizens and injured several citizens and foreign residents, while also causing damage to airport facilities and property.

Following Thursday’s incidents, the aviation authority announced that airport operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal. However, the latest reports on Saturday have renewed concerns about possible interruptions, making updated airline announcements particularly important for passengers.

Meanwhile, Air Arabia suspended flights between Sharjah and Riyadh for October 10 and 11, with additional services to Tabuk and Abha also affected. Other airlines operating routes between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have also reported cancellations and schedule disruptions.

Travelers departing from or arriving at Riyadh are advised to verify their flight status directly with their airline before traveling to the airport. Passengers should continue monitoring official updates for further information regarding delays, cancellations, diversions, and possible changes to flight schedules.