This screen grab taken from CCTV footage released by the Saudi Media Ministry on October 11, 2026, shows the moment Riyadh International was hit by a Houthi strike on October 10, 2026. (Photo by Saudi Media Ministry / AFP)
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced on Monday, October 12, 2026, an extension of the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
In a social media post, it said the extension is intended to allow the completion of the necessary procedures to verify the safety of the airport’s facilities and their operational readiness, in coordination with the relevant authorities.
