Restoring Normal Air Traffic
Saudi Arabia's King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has resumed full operations. The airport halted operations following a deadly attack on Wednesday evening. The Kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the resumption on Thursday. GACA updated the official death toll from the October 21 attack. The death toll rose to two after an additional fatality was reported. The victims were a Saudi citizen and an Indian national residing locally. Eight other people suffered injuries during the brutal attack on the facility. The injured included a Saudi citizen and seven expatriates of various nationalities.
Assessing The Structural Damage
Their injuries ranged from minor to serious, requiring immediate medical attention. All injured individuals are receiving medical treatment at several local hospitals currently. The authority confirmed that air traffic returned to normal following the incident. GACA continues to work closely with relevant national security agencies. They are assessing the structural damage caused by the attack carefully. They will implement all necessary measures to ensure passenger and personnel safety. GACA stressed that protecting the Kingdom's civil aviation infrastructure remains a top priority. Maintaining the security and safety of the aviation network is absolutely vital.
A Commitment To Security
The authority expressed sincere condolences to the grieving families of those killed. They also wished the injured individuals a very speedy and full recovery. The statement did not provide further details about the nature of the attack. They did not specify the exact extent of the damage sustained. Saudi Arabia heavily invests in advanced defense systems to protect civilian infrastructure. The Kingdom remains determined to crush any threats to its national security. Navigate travel disruptions safely with our daily local updates. Read more essential business and travel news at The WAU.
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