Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Thursday, October 22, 2026, that the death toll from the attack targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam had risen to two, following confirmation of an additional fatality. The authority also provided an update on the injured and the airport’s operational status.

In a supplementary statement following the incident on Wednesday evening, October 21, the authority identified the two deceased individuals as a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident. It expressed condolences to their families and wished the injured a full recovery.

The authority confirmed that eight people were injured in the attack, including one Saudi citizen, two Indian residents, two Yemeni residents, two Bangladeshi residents and one Nepalese resident. Their injuries ranged from minor to severe.

According to the official statement, the injured individuals are receiving the necessary medical treatment at several hospitals. The relevant authorities have continued coordinating their response to address the consequences of the incident.

The initial statement issued after the attack reported one death and eight injuries. Thursday’s update confirmed a second fatality while maintaining the previously announced number of injured people.

In a significant development for passengers, the General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that operational activities at King Fahd International Airport had resumed and that air traffic had returned to normal following the incident.

The authority stated that it continues working closely with the relevant security agencies to assess the damage and implement the necessary measures to protect passengers, airport employees and Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation infrastructure.

The resumption of airport operations is an important update for travelers using Dammam Airport. However, passengers should continue checking directly with their airlines for any flight-specific changes or travel arrangements.

The supplementary statement did not identify those responsible for the attack or specify the weapon or method used. The full extent of material damage also remains under assessment, and no responsibility should be attributed to any party without reliable confirmation.

Source: Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation.