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Kuwait Airways cancels flights to Riyadh

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Kuwait's national airline Kuwait Airways has canceled flights KU776 and KU775 between Kuwait and Riyadh due to the closure of Riyadh airport for security reasons following reports of a loud explosion at the airport, which Saudi authorities have not yet officially confirmed.

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Riyadh airport was closed for security reasons after reports of a loud explosion, which have not yet been officially confirmed by Saudi authorities.

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Kuwait's national airline Kuwait Airways has canceled flights to and from Riyadh scheduled for Saturday due to the airport closure, Kuwait News reported, citing a statement from the carrier.

"Kuwait Airways announces the cancellation of flight from Riyadh KU776 and flight from Kuwait to Riyadh KU775 due to the closure of the airport due to security issues," the carrier said in a statement.

Earlier, Reuters reported, citing an eyewitness and informed sources, that a loud explosion was heard at Riyadh airport.

Saudi authorities have not yet officially confirmed information about a new attack on the airport.

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Saudi authorities will officially confirm or deny information about the explosion at Riyadh airport in the coming hours
Likely · Within hours
Kuwait Airways to resume flights to Riyadh following airport reopening
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

Was there really an explosion at Riyadh airport?
Who is behind the incident if it is confirmed?
When will Riyadh airport reopen?
What security measures will be strengthened at the airport after the incident?