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Video shows strikes on truck-mounted Houthi launcher

Video shows Saudi coalition targeting Houthi missile sites amid rising tensions

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Turki Al Maliki, spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition at a press conference.

Saudia names captain killed: Key details so far

Saudi civil aviation assesses damage after Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport

Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami died on October 8 as attacks targeted airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft

Riyadh airport warns of flight disruptions

Passengers urged to check flights amid regional tensions and airspace restrictions

King Khalid Airport warned of flight delays and cancellations after Houthi attacks disrupt operations in Riyadh and Abha, killing 3 and injuring 36.

Riyadh flights hit by major cancellations today

Saudia accounts for most disruption as 169 Riyadh departures are cancelled: Cirium

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as flight operations face disruption.

Three killed in Houthi attacks on two Saudi airports

Two women killed in Abha and Sudanese man dies in Riyadh as 36 others suffer injuries

Two female residents, one Moroccan and the other Algerian, were killed in the Houthi attack on Abha International Airport, while 28 Saudi citizens and expatriate residents were injured. A Sudanese man was killed in a separate attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where eight other people were injured.

US issues security alert for citizens in Saudi Arabia

US citizens warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, travel disruptions

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi suspends four Umrah firms over violations

Four overseas agents also suspended after pilgrims were housed in unlicensed facilities

The action was taken as part of continuing inspections aimed at ensuring Umrah service providers comply with approved rules and requirements, protecting pilgrims' rights and improving the quality of services.

ICU admissions rise 30% amid respiratory infections

Health Ministry urges vaccination as seasonal respiratory virus activity increases

Saudi Arabia reports a 30% jump in ICU admissions due to seasonal respiratory infections, urging vaccinations and preventive measures to curb severe cases.

Trump: 'Nobody knows who is running Iran'

Pakistan, Turkey agree rapid Saudi deployment under Mecca defence pact.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, on October 5, 2026.

Saudi eases family visas for highly skilled expats

Spouses, sons under 25 and unmarried daughters can secure entry visas concurrently

Saudi Arabia now allows highly skilled expats to bring eligible family members during the work visa process, enhancing quality of life and streamlining procedures. Under the new measures, eligible workers can bring their spouses, sons under the age of 25 and unmarried daughters to Saudi Arabia.

Yemen retakes key Red Sea areas: What it means for oil

Government gains could ease shipping risks, but Houthi missile and drone threat remains

A container ship anchored near the Strait of Bab Al Mandab off Yemen’s coast in the Gulf of Aden on August 6, 2026.

Saudi airports targeted in Houthi attacks, 3 wounded

Emergency response underway after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Saudi Airports Targeted in Houthi Strikes Amid Escalating Tensions

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