Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks

Canada has advised against all non-essential travel to Riyadh airport following Houthi attacks. Canadian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Jean-Philippe Linteau, stated that the embassy in Riyadh remains open for Canadians needing consular assistance. The Saudi-led coalition reported another projectile hitting a passenger terminal at the Riyadh airport on Sunday, following a previous missile attack that killed 12 people and injured hundreds.

Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the violence, calling the attacks "abhorrent" and unjustified. The airport remained closed on Sunday, with no air traffic reported around Riyadh. The latest strike came after the Houthis blamed the Saudis for a strike against an airport in Sanaa, Yemen. U.S. President Donald Trump is considering whether to join the fight against the Houthis.

Canada has condemned the attacks and extended condolences to the families of those killed. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand conveyed Canada's unwavering support for Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity. Business leaders emphasize the importance of condemning the violence while maintaining strong ties with Saudi Arabia, a key economic and security partner.

The World Petroleum Congress and Future Investment Initiative, both major business events, are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia, but Canadian firms will monitor the situation closely.