22/10/2026
22/10/2026
DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, Oct 22: One resident was killed and eight others were injured in an attack targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, GACA said the attack occurred on October 21, resulting in the death of one resident and injuries to eight others. The injured sustained injuries ranging from minor to critical and were immediately transported to hospital for necessary medical treatment.
The attack also caused property damage, the extent of which is currently being assessed, the authority said.
GACA said further updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
The statement did not specify the nature of the attack or identify those responsible.
