{
  "id": 13477413,
  "title": "Foreign ministry urges travelers affected by Riyadh flight disruptions to contact Saudi missions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/foreign-ministry-urges-travelers-affected-by-riyadh-flight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:22:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/ax4h21unk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi Foreign Ministry has urged citizens facing disruptions or cancellations of flights to Riyadh to reach out to Saudi missions in their respective countries for assistance. Following the suspension or delay of certain flights to King Khalid International Airport, the Ministry has requested those affected to contact the respective Saudi missions for guidance and support.\n\nThe General Authority of Civil Aviation reported that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh experienced an attack on Saturday afternoon, Rabi Al-Akhir 29, 1448 AH, which aligns with October 10, 2026. The assault led to several injuries, the extent of which is currently under assessment. The authority has clarified that airport operations have been temporarily halted until a comprehensive assessment of the damage can be conducted and the safety of the facilities is verified in collaboration with relevant authorities. Ongoing updates will be provided as the situation evolves.",
  "summary": "Saudi citizens facing delays or cancellations on flights to Riyadh are advised to seek assistance from Saudi missions abroad.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Interior Ministry showcases 'Balagh' initiative at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/interior-ministry-showcases-balagh-initiative-at-saudi-falcons-and",
        "published": "2026-10-10T17:25:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}