Saudi Arabia indicated that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh could resume operations as early as Sunday, following a wave of Houthi rebel attacks that disrupted flights. The airport announced on X that Terminal 1 will handle domestic flights while Terminal 2 will serve international travelers, urging passengers to confirm schedules with their airlines.
Meanwhile, Riyadh Air revealed plans to restart some departures from Al-Qassim Airport in Buraidah, about a three-and-a-half-hour drive away, with flights bound for Egypt, Bangladesh, the UK and Pakistan.
The developments come after the US ordered diplomatic personnel to depart the Middle East due to threats from Iran-backed Houthi militants, who have intensified strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and airports. The deadliest recent attack occurred on Oct.10, killing at least 12 people and injuring 309 at the Riyadh airport.
On Saturday, Saudi Arabia reported that debris from intercepted missiles fell near Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh, while Houthi rebels claimed they targeted airports in Riyadh, Najran and Dammam.
Source: Bloomberg Markets · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing