What UAE residents need to know today, October 22: King Fahd airport attack, Hormuz tensions and travel disruptions
From the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport to fresh Iranian threats over the Strait of Hormuz, it has been a tense day across the region. Here’s a quick look at the key developments and what they mean for UAE residents. UAE stands with Saudi Arabia The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Wednesday night’s Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam in the…
On October 22, tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, with Houthi attacks on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia, rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, and increased travel disruptions. The UAE remains fully supportive of Saudi Arabia in the face of the Houthis' violation of the kingdom's sovereignty. Two fatalities and eight injuries have resulted from the attack, with victims hailing from multiple nationalities.
Air traffic at King Fahd International Airport has resumed, but King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remains partially operational.
Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed four drones in Riyadh and Medina, while Saudi Aramco's staff are working remotely following threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Despite the disruption, oil exports from the region have risen to over 24 million barrels a day. Iran has warned of striking US bases if US military continues escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and a diplomatic push is underway for talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
Travelers to Saudi Arabia are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport, as King Khalid International Airport has only partially reopened.
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