Skies over Saudi capital empty after deadly Houthi airport strikes

News Oct 12, 2026 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Menna AlaaElDinOct 12 (Reuters) - The skies over the Saudi capital Riyadh were virtually empty on Monday as authorities extended the suspension of operations at the city's international airport after deadly weekend attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.Operations at King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia's second-busiest airport after Jeddah, were suspended to "allow for the completion of procedures to ensure the safety and operational readiness of the airpor

Source: Al-Monitor