Many feared wounded in Saudi airport blast, travellers evacuated

A series of explosions at Riyadh's international airport in Saudi Arabia resulted in multiple injuries, according to witnesses and officials. The incident left dozens wounded, with over a dozen ambulances rushing to the scene, Reuters reported. Authorities confirmed the explosion, but did not provide further details. The Saudi government has been facing an increase in missile attacks by Houthi rebels aligned with Iran, with the airport previously targeted twice earlier in the week, resulting in four deaths and injuries to others, as well as damage to an aircraft.

Flight-tracking website Flightradar24 indicated that all flights to Riyadh were either diverted or cancelled, with only a helicopter present at the airport. The Saudi Arabian government urged passengers to check their flight status before traveling. Several airlines, including Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, cancelled their flights to and from Riyadh due to the "security situation."

Despite the disruptions, major energy and investment conferences planned for Riyadh are expected to continue as scheduled.