An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia on the evening of Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Thursday. Two other Indian nationals sustained injuries in the same attack, with the Embassy stating it is working to contact the affected families.

What Happened at Dammam Airport

The attack targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on the evening of 21 October 2026. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed in a statement that the death toll rose to two — comprising one Saudi citizen and one Indian resident — after an additional fatality was confirmed. A total of eight people were injured in the attack, including residents of Indian, Yemeni, Bangladeshi, and Nepalese nationalities, with injuries described as ranging from minor to critical.

The GACA noted in its statement that airport operations have since resumed and air traffic has returned to normal. Authorities are continuing to assess damage and verify the safety of facilities.

Indian Embassy's Response

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said in a post on X that it is 'ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families.' The Embassy extended its condolences to the family of the deceased Indian national and wished a 'speedy recovery' to those injured. Embassy officials are reportedly visiting hospitals where Indian nationals are receiving treatment and remain in constant contact with their families to provide necessary assistance.

Notably, the Embassy had already issued an advisory to the Indian community in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, urging nationals to take precautions, seek shelter in an interior room during aerial attacks, and refrain from filming or sharing information related to ongoing events.

Nationalities Among the Injured

According to the GACA's statement, the eight injured include one Saudi citizen and residents of the following nationalities: two Indians, two Yemenis, two Bangladeshis, and one Nepalese. All are receiving medical care at several hospitals in the region, with the severity of their conditions varying from minor to critical.

Context and Advisory to Indian Nationals

The attack on King Fahd International Airport comes against the backdrop of a prevailing security situation in the region that prompted the Indian Embassy to issue a precautionary advisory days earlier. The Embassy had instructed Indian nationals to 'immediately proceed to the nearest safe place' in the event of an aerial attack and to avoid disseminating any information, photographs, or videos related to ongoing developments.

The Indian Embassy has indicated it will continue to provide updates as more details emerge and as families of the affected are reached. The GACA said it is coordinating with relevant Saudi authorities to ensure the security and safety of the country's civil aviation system going forward.