{
  "id": 13958516,
  "title": "Riyadh airport attack: Indian victim’s funeral to be held in Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-attack-indian-victims-funeral-to-be-held-in-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:25:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/riyadh-airport-attack-indian-victims-funeral-to-be-held-in-saudi-arabia-1.500707619"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Indian engineer, Mohammed Yousuf Ali, tragically lost his life in a recent attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The unfortunate incident occurred on October 10th, while Ali and his family were en route to Medina for Umrah. Ali, a 46-year-old IT professional from Hyderabad, had been residing in Riyadh for approximately ten years. His wife and three children, along with his two sons and daughter, were present in the airport lounge when the missile strike occurred.\n\nAli sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his wounds. His two sons, Aman, 18, and Wasi, 16, were also injured; Aman underwent surgery for his injuries, while Wasi lost three toes. Their wife, Sameera, and 11-year-old daughter, Maryam, sustained only minor injuries. The family was on their way to Medina to participate in the Umrah pilgrimage when the tragic event unfolded.\n\nIn response to the incident, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has been actively assisting the bereaved family with the necessary arrangements for Ali’s funeral, which will take place in the Saudi capital. As of the latest update, three people remained in intensive care, while two others were in the ICU. Two individuals were admitted to regular hospital wards, and the remaining patients had been discharged from the hospital. The embassy continues to provide all possible support to the injured Indian nationals and their families, maintaining contact and providing aid as needed.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The funeral of Mohammed Yousuf Ali, an Indian national killed in the October 10 attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, will be held in the Saudi capital, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday. The embassy is assisting the bereaved family with the necessary formalities and arrangements for the funeral, according to an update shared on social media. Get updated faster…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Closure of Riyadh airport extended after deadly Houthi strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/closure-of-riyadh-airport-extended-after-deadly-houthi-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:46:31.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Hyderabad man killed in missile attack on airport in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh while on Umrah trip with family",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/hyderabad-man-killed-in-missile-attack-on-airport-in-saudi-arabias",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:08:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia: Deadly Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport fuel fears of wider Middle East conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-deadly-houthi-strikes-on-riyadh-airport-fuel-fears-of",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:41:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Closure of Riyadh airport extended after deadly Houthi strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/closure-of-riyadh-airport-extended-after-deadly-houthi-strikes-13947944",
        "published": "2026-10-12T11:37:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia will overcome challenges, uphold global energy commitments, Prince Abdulaziz says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-will-overcome-challenges-uphold-global-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-12T11:47:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Skies over Saudi capital empty after deadly Houthi airport strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/skies-over-saudi-capital-empty-after-deadly-houthi-airport-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:24:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Riyadh airport shuts for second day after Houthi attacks, 60% of flights to be cancelled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-shuts-for-second-day-after-houthi-attacks-60-of",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:49:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Riyadh airport closure extended after deadly Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-closure-extended-after-deadly-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:08:16.000Z"
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  "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."
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