Dammam Airport Attack: Two Dead, Eight Injured, Says GACA

Dammam, October 22, 2026: The death toll from Wednesday evening’s attack on the Dammam airport has risen to two. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed on Thursday that eight others are currently being treated for injuries. Operations at the airport have resumed, and air traffic has returned to normal.

Statement by GACA on Attack on King Fahd International Airport

On Wednesday evening, October 21, GACA announced that an attack had occurred on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The first report stated that one person had died and eight people had been injured, with damage to the site being still under investigation. The authority stated that injuries ranged from minor to severe, and that the injured were being taken to hospitals immediately.

On Thursday, GACA issued another statement confirming a second death. According to the authority, the two people killed were a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident.

Who Are the Injured?

Eight people remain in hospital. GACA says they include one Saudi citizen and seven expatriates:

• Two Indian nationals
• Two Yemeni nationals
• Two Bangladeshi nationals
• One Nepalese national

Their conditions range from minor to critical. All of them are receiving care at various hospitals. GACA extended its condolences to the families of those who died and expressed its wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

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Damage Assessment and Airport Safety

GACA reports that it is working with the relevant agencies to complete the damage assessment and to confirm that all airport facilities are safe. The authority added that the necessary steps are being taken to protect passengers and staff and to preserve the security of the Kingdom’s civil aviation system.

Flights Back to Normal

GACA confirmed that operations at King Fahd International Airport have resumed and that air traffic has returned to normal. Travelers are still advised to check with their airline before heading to the airport, should any schedules be affected.

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What Happens Next

GACA has stated that it will announce further updates as they become available, including the results of the damage assessment. We will update this report as official information becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people died in the Dammam airport attack?

Two people have died: a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident, according to GACA.

How many people were injured?

Eight people remain injured, with conditions ranging from minor to critical.

Is King Fahd International Airport operating normally?

Yes. GACA confirmed that operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal.

Where did the attack take place?

It took place at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, on Wednesday evening, October 21.

Source: General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) statements and the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen.