Blast at Riyadh airport prompts evacuation, travel warning

A blast occurred at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, resulting in injuries and prompting the evacuation of the facility, according to news agencies citing regional officials. The attack follows the killing of three Saudi Arabian citizens, including a pilot, at the airport in the preceding days. Air traffic at the airport was halted following the incident, with all flights reportedly either diverted or cancelled.

Only a helicopter was seen hovering over the airport. The King Khalid International Airport has been targeted twice this week, with previous attacks resulting in fatalities. The airport has issued a travel alert urging travelers to verify their flight status before arriving at the airport. Kuwait Airways has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh due to the security situation, while Qatar and Etihad Airways have also cancelled several flights destined for the Saudi capital, with some cancellations extending to Monday.