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India on Tuesday advised its citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain calm and vigilant amid the evolving security situation in the Gulf kingdom, urging them to follow the instructions of local authorities and not share videos or messages related to ongoing incidents.
The alert comes after a deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10 killed Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali and injured several others, including Indian nationals.
“In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia are advised to remain calm and vigilant, stay indoors in case of airstrike and follow instructions issued by local authorities through official channels,” the Indian embassy said in its latest advisory.
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The embassy advised Indian nationals to remain calm and vigilant, follow instructions from local authorities through official channels and stay indoors in the event of an airstrike. He also urged them not to disseminate or repost videos and reports of the incidents.
This advisory asks Indian nationals to refrain from sharing or reposting videos and messages related to ongoing events. It does not state a specific reason for the request.
After the attacks at the airport, operations were suspended. Saudi authorities said the closure would allow them to complete procedures to ensure the safety and operational readiness of their facilities.
Several Indian airlines have suspended services till October 17. Air India and Air India Express canceled flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah; IndiGo has also suspended flights to and from Medina, while Akasa Air has suspended flights to Riyadh and Jeddah.
Passengers should check with their airline for the latest updates prior to travel. IndiGo passengers have also been advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
The mission also urged Indians to refrain from sharing or re-posting videos and messages related to the ongoing events.
An Indian citizen was killed in the attack on Riyadh airport
The funeral of Mohammed Yousef Ali was killed in Riyadh on October 12, according to the Indian Embassy.
The Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia and other embassy officials attended the funeral and offered condolences to his family.
“The funeral rites of the late Mohammed Yousef Ali, who unfortunately lost his life in the Riyadh Airport attack, were completed on October 12, 2026 in Riyadh as per the wishes of his family,” the mission said.
The embassy said it continues to monitor the condition of the injured Indian citizens and is in contact with their families.
As per the latest update, four injured Indians remained in the intensive care unit, four were being treated in regular hospital wards and three were discharged, according to PTI.
“Embassy officials continue to visit the hospitals where the injured Indian nationals are receiving medical care and are in constant contact with their family members and provide all possible support,” the mission said.
Riyadh airport operations suspended, flights suspended
The Indian Embassy said Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the suspension of operations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
Flight operations at other major airports, including Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, continued, although disruptions were reported, the mission said.
Several Indian airlines have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, according to information provided by the embassy on Tuesday.
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah. Akasa Air has suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah, while IndiGo has suspended flights connecting Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Medina.
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Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates before travelling.
Saudi Arabia has faced a series of drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels identified as a threat in escalating regional tensions.
