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Etihad Extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh Flight Cancellations Following Saudi Airport Advisory

Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until October 17 following weekend missile and drone strikes. Regional flight cancellations reached 46.4 percent on Monday as UAE and international airlines suspended services. Concurrently, attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and fighting near Bab Al Mandab pushed Brent crude above $106 a barrel.

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World Leaders Condemn Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport as Travel Warnings Issued

World leaders and international organisations condemned a Houthi strike targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday. The incident prompted official warnings to travellers, including foreign government guidance urging nationals to avoid the facility. Diplomatic officials across Europe, North America, and the Middle East expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and demanded an end to attacks on civil aviation infrastructure.

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Saudia Reports Pilot Fatality and Aircraft Damage in Riyadh Airport Attacks

India has issued an updated advisory urging its citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay indoors during aerial attacks and follow local authorities' directives. Riyadh International Airport remains closed to flight operations, prompting Indian carriers to extend flight cancellations through late October. Travelers have been advised to anticipate extended stays or consider transit through neighboring Gulf states.

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Egypt to Introduce Stricter Visa and Entry Requirements for Uzbekistan Citizens

Egypt will implement new entry and visa regulations for Uzbek nationals starting November 1, 2026, according to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Cairo. The revised rules mandate advance visas from diplomatic missions, authorized tour bookings, minimum cash holdings, and age-based travel restrictions. Uzbek travelers under 40 will only be allowed entry if accompanied by immediate family.