Explosion at Riyadh Airport Causes Injuries and Flight Disruptions

An explosion occurred at Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia, injuring multiple individuals and prompting the evacuation of parts of the facility on Saturday. Eyewitnesses reported seeing injured people on the ground, and over a dozen ambulances were dispatched to the scene.

The blast raised security concerns amid intensified missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia. Earlier in the week, the airport had already faced attacks that resulted in four deaths and several injuries.

Following the explosion, significant disruptions to air travel were reported, with flights diverted or cancelled, including those by Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. Airport authorities advised passengers to confirm flight statuses before traveling.

The incident also raised concerns about major energy and investment conferences scheduled in Riyadh, although organizers stated the events would proceed as planned. The Houthis had previously warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace, declaring it a military operations zone.