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One Indian has been killed and ten injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia's international airport by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
A day after the attack (11 October), India's Foreign Ministry gave this information.
The Indian citizen who died was a resident of Hyderabad. This information has been given by Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi.
He said that three more members of the family of the person killed were injured in this attack.
26 lakh Indians work in Saudi Arabia and they contribute significantly to India's economy. If such incidents go out of control in Saudi Arabia, then Indian interests will also be directly affected.
During his Saudi visit in October 2029, PM Modi had said, "26 lakh Indians have made Saudi Arabia their second home." They are also contributing to the progress here. A large number of Indians come here every year on Haj pilgrimage and for business. My message to them is that India is proud of the place you have made in Saudi.
On October 10, Houthi rebels carried out air strikes on Terminals 3 and 4 of King Khalid International Airport, killing 12 people and injuring 300.
According to news agency Reuters, a projectile fell on Terminal 4 of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday.
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A day before this, 13 people were killed and more than 300 people were injured in the attack on the same airport.
On Sunday, Saudi also confirmed the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam in the Eastern Province. Dammam airport and two Saudi Aramco bases were targeted.
In exclusive video footage obtained by Al Arabiya English, people coming to perform Umrah can be seen preparing to board their flights. Meanwhile, Houthi attack took place on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The airport remained closed on Sunday also.
An eyewitness told Reuters that at around 8:30 pm local time, a projectile fell on the runway area near several parked planes, causing a fire. After this the plane returned back to the gate. The passengers were asked to deboard the plane and leave.
According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, several flights were delayed and some canceled at Dammam, Saudi Arabia's third-largest airport. The Civil Aviation Authority said a damage assessment and safety investigation were underway.
Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation Authority later confirmed that people were injured in the attack. However, he did not immediately say how many people were injured.
The aviation authority said it was continuing to assess the damage and monitor airport facilities to ensure their safety.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that an Indian citizen who was injured in the attack at the same airport a day earlier, has died.
These latest incidents come amid increasing attacks on Saudi Arabia's airports by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Who is the Indian who lost his life?
Asaduddin Owaisi told that the family member who died in the attack is from Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad.
Owaisi wrote on Twitter, "Yusuf Sahab's death has been confirmed in this attack."
“His son is undergoing knee surgery. His other son is hospitalized and three of his toes had to be amputated. His daughter and wife are safe. His aunt was also with him. He has suffered a head injury, but is now out of danger.
“I am in touch with Yusuf's brother-in-law in Riyadh. The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) has assured that they are taking care of the family.
"I appeal to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that all possible help should be provided to the family. ''
Before confirming the death, Owaisi had written on Instagram, "A person named Mohammad Yusuf Ali died in the attack on Riyadh airport. His wife and two children have been injured.
What did the Indian Embassy tell?
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said in a post on Twitter that at least 10 Indian citizens were among the more than 300 people injured in the attack.
The Indian Embassy wrote on Twitter, "Our embassy officials have visited all the hospitals where Indian citizens injured in the attack have been admitted. As reported earlier, an Indian citizen unfortunately died today. Three people are in ICU, but their condition is stable. Two others are admitted in the general ward, while the remaining injured have been discharged from the hospital.
The embassy said it is monitoring the situation following the "cowardly attack" at Riyadh airport and is in touch with local authorities to inquire about the condition of the injured.
India on Sunday (October 11, 2026) strongly condemned the incident, saying that repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf country are 'completely unacceptable and must stop immediately'.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement, "We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the cowardly attack on October 10, which resulted in loss of lives, injuries and damage to property."
The statement said, "We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish the speedy recovery of the injured."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also expressed grief over the death of an Indian citizen in the attack on Riyadh airport.
He said, “Deeply saddened by the death of an Indian citizen in the Riyadh attack. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Indian Embassy will provide all possible help to the family."
In view of the attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy had issued an advisory.
It was said that an advisory has been issued for all Indian citizens living in Saudi Arabia.
