Two people were killed and eight injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. One of the victims was an Indian resident and the other a Saudi citizen; two Indian nationals sustained injuries.
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said it is confirming details, contacting the families of the victims and visiting injured nationals in hospitals, while urging Indian citizens to avoid filming or sharing information about the incident.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the death toll rose to two and said airport operations have resumed with normal air traffic, while coordinating damage assessment and safety measures.
