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Riyadh airport to resume flights Sunday as Aden says its airport was hit for a fourth time in October
Riyadh's King Khalid airport announced it will resume operations on Sunday after a long closure caused by Houthi attacks. In Aden, the transport ministry said the airport was targeted for the fourth time this month, while the minister said traffic is normal. On the economy, the Houthis raised fuel prices and the government said annual increments will be paid with October salaries.
Summary
- ConfirmedRiyadh's King Khalid airport resumes flights on Sunday after a long closure.
- ConfirmedTransport ministry: Aden airport hit by two missiles, the fourth attack in October; traffic continues.
- AttributedBelqees: the Houthis raise a 20-litre can of petrol to 11,400 rials and diesel to 13,000.
- UnverifiedReport says Washington cut staff at 4 regional embassies over Iranian and Houthi threats.
- ConfirmedThe government says pay rises and annual allowances start with October salaries.
Times Aden airport was targeted in October, per the transport ministry
19:02ZPrice in rials of a 20-litre can of petrol in Houthi areas
19:13ZPrice in rials of a 20-litre can of diesel in Houthi areas
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- ConfirmedRiyadh
Riyadh airport to resume flights on Sunday after long closure
King Khalid International Airport said in a statement on X that operations will resume on Sunday after a prolonged closure caused by Houthi attacks. Terminal 1 will handle domestic flights and Terminal 2 international flights by national carriers. Passengers were advised to check with their airlines before travelling.
Source: Roya News - ConfirmedAden
Government: pay rises and allowances to be paid with October salaries
Civil Service Minister Salem al-Awlaqi told the Saba agency that annual increments and allowances for state employees will start with October salaries for entities that completed their data. The lists were sent to the finance ministry for audit before transfer to the central bank.
Source: adngad.net - UnverifiedSanaa
Report of medical shipment for Houthi military on an aid agency plane
Tihama 24, citing journalist Fares al-Humairi and private sources, said an aircraft of an international organisation flew medical supplies from Djibouti to Sanaa airport days ago. The sources said the shipment was destined for the Houthi military medical services department. The organisation was not named and has not commented.
Source: tihama24.com - UnverifiedRegion
Report: Washington cuts staff at 4 Middle East embassies
NTD, citing a US official speaking to the Epoch Times, said the United States reduced staff at 4 embassies in the region. It followed an intelligence memo warning of advanced Iranian plans to target Americans, alongside Houthi threats. The embassies were not named and there is no public official confirmation.
Source: NTD News - AttributedSanaa
Houthis raise petrol and diesel prices
Belqees reported that the Sanaa oil company issued a new price increase from Saturday. A 20-litre can of petrol rose by 900 rials to 11,400, and diesel by 1,500 rials to 13,000. The circular cited higher global oil prices; we found no second source.
Source: belqees.net - ConfirmedDammam
Eastern Province emir visits Dammam airport attack survivor
Eastern Province Emir Prince Saud bin Naif and his deputy visited a patient being treated for injuries from the attack on King Fahd International Airport. He conveyed greetings from the King and the Crown Prince.
Source: Saudi Gazette - ConfirmedAden
Transport ministry: Aden airport targeted for the fourth time in October
The transport ministry condemned a Houthi attack on Aden International Airport with two ballistic missiles on Saturday afternoon, calling it the fourth attack on the airport this month. Transport Minister Mohsen al-Omari told Al-Hadath that flights and port operations continue normally. The coast guard also said the missile strike on its facilities in Aden will not halt its work.