Brief
Saudi Foreign Ministry urges stranded citizens to seek embassy help after Houthi airport attacks
The advisory follows deadly strikes on King Khalid Airport that killed at least 12 people and injured over 300.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry has told citizens unable to reach their destinations because of flight cancellations and delays to contact Saudi diplomatic missions for assistance, Gulf News reported on Oct. 11.
What happened
Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted Saudi airports, including a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday and Sunday that killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300. The ministry said the advisory applies especially to passengers affected by the suspension or delay of flights to Riyadh, while disruptions have also been reported at Jeddah and Dammam, where a projectile landed near King Fahd International Airport.
What the reports add
Gulf News noted that the Saudi embassy in London issued a separate emergency advisory, urging citizens whose flights were cancelled or delayed to call an emergency hotline (00447799519495) or visit the embassy at 30 Charles Street, London. The embassy said assistance is available around the clock.
What was said
The Foreign Ministry said the advisory applies to "citizens stranded abroad or unable to reach their destinations because of flight cancellations and delays" and urged them to contact Saudi embassies and consulates for guidance. The London embassy’s statement, as quoted by Gulf News, emphasized that help is provided 24/7.
How it came about
The advisory follows a series of Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi aviation infrastructure that have forced several international airlines to suspend or cancel services to Riyadh and heightened warnings from aviation authorities about risks to civilian aircraft in Saudi airspace.
Key facts
- Saudi Foreign Ministry urged stranded citizens to contact embassies for assistance (gulfnews.com)
- Deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport killed at least 12 and injured over 300 (gulfnews.com)
- Saudi embassy in London provided an emergency hotline (00447799519495) for affected citizens (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Saudi Arabia Advises Stranded Citizens to Seek Help as Houthi Attacks Disrupt Flights”
