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King Fahd International Airport resumes normal operations after attack

Saudi aviation authority says King Fahd International Airport has resumed normal operations following Wednesday’s attack that killed two and injured eight.

Ajel News39 min ago · 1 min read
King Fahd International Airport resumes operations after attack

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The General Authority of Civil Aviation has announced the resumption of operations at King Fahd International Airport, with air traffic returning to normal after Wednesday evening’s attack, which left two people dead and eight injured.

The authority stated that the deceased were a citizen and a resident of Indian nationality. The eight injured include individuals of various nationalities: a citizen and two residents from each of the Indian, Yemeni, and Bangladeshi nationalities, in addition to one Nepalese resident.

The authority added that the injuries ranged from minor to severe, and all those injured are receiving appropriate medical care at several hospitals.

The authority confirmed that it continues to work with security agencies to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, as well as to maintain the security and safety of the Kingdom’s civil aviation sector.

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