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Indian embassy issues advisory after Indian killed in Saudi Arabia

NEW DELHI: Indian embassies in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued fresh advisories for Indian nationals amid flight disruptions following the suspension of services by Indian airlines to several Saudi cities until October 17.

The Times of India · Oct 13

Riyadh airport attack: Indian Embassy issues advisory; Jeddah Consulate sets up helpline for Indians

In the face of the recent Riyadh airport attack, The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local safety instructions amid the ongoing situation. Separately, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah has issued an advisory for Indians, particularly Umrah pilgrims, travelling between India and Saudi…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Trump says Houthis 'misbehaving very badly' amid attacks on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump condemned the Houthi rebels for their recent attacks on Saudi Arabian targets. He stated that the Houthis are misbehaving, and Washington may consider military actions alongside Saudi Arabia. The Houthi militia has targeted key airports, leading to deadly incidents in the past week. Regional diplomatic efforts…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Saudi airport missile strike kills at least 12, leaves over 300 injured

At least 12 people were killed and over 300 injured after a missile struck Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.

The Times of India · Oct 10

"No other connectivity issues": India on West Asia air traffic amid attacks in Saudi

The Ministry of External Affairs reports disruptions in Saudi Arabia following recent attacks on civilian infrastructure. Three Saudi citizens were killed and others injured as a result of the violence at King Khalid International Airport. Despite the incidents, air traffic across West Asia continues to operate normally. The Indian Embassy…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Attacks on Riyadh's international airport killed 3 Saudi citizens, and other Mideast developments

Saudi Arabia’s aviation authorities say that the latest attack targeting Riyadh's international airport and an aircraft killed three Saudi citizens

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Supporting Int’l Travel to Establish Riyadh as a Global Connectivity Hub

Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Monday attended the opening ceremony of international travel terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport, an expansion which will support travel movement going through the Saudi capital. The two new terminals will “increase the airport’s capacity with high-level equipment,” Saleh Al-Jasser,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 15, 2022

Saudi Arabia to Host Global Aviation Negotiations Event in December 2023

Saudi Arabia announced Saturday that it will host the 15th International Conference on Air Services Negotiations (ICAN) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Riyadh in December 2023. Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 2, 2022

Saudi Arabia to Host 2023 Int’l Conference on Air Services Negotiations

Saudi Arabia will host the 15th International Conference on Air Services Negotiations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Riyadh in December 2023, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA),…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia Launches 20 New Flight Routes to Europe

Saudi Arabia launched 20 new routes linking the Kingdom to new cities in Europe through Wizz Air, Europe's fastest-growing airline. The airline will introduce new destinations from Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Larnaca, Milan, Naples, Rome, Tirana, Varna, Venice, and Vienna to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The General Authority of Civil Aviation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022