Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh airport after an attack targeted the facility's grounds, according to العربية. The outlet reported the extension on Monday, October 12, 2026. The report describes an assault aimed at the airport's facilities. العربية did not specify in the headline or summary what form the attack took, who was responsible, or whether anyone was hurt. The suspension of operations at the airport remains in effect under the extension. Riyadh airport is a principal gateway for the Saudi capital and one of the busiest aviation hubs in the region, handling both domestic and international traffic. A halt in operations there affects airlines, passengers and connecting travelers. The material available does not include casualty figures, damage assessments or a stated duration for the extended suspension. Details on the scope of the disruption, any injuries, and the identity or motive of those behind the attack have not been provided in the reporting summarized by العربية. What to watch next: whether Saudi authorities release further information on the attack, the condition of the airport, and when operations might resume.