RIYADH: Several Muslim nations have strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Dammam International Airport while affirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted by an attack on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The attack resulted in the deaths of two and injuries to eight others, ranging from minor to critical, the authority said. All injured individuals were immediately transported to hospital to receive the necessary medical care.
The attack also caused property damage, the extent of which is currently being assessed. Further updates will be provided, the authority said.
#Statement | An attack targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
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— هيئة الطيران المدني (@ksagaca) October 21, 2026
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Qatar
Qatar condemned the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which resulted in two deaths, several injuries, and material damage.
Qatar described the attack as a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security, the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and air navigation, the SPA reported.
In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and expressed support for all legitimate measures the Kingdom takes to protect its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests.
Statement | Qatar Condemns Houthi Targeting of King Fahd Airport in Saudi Arabia
Doha | October 22, 2026
The State of Qatar condemns the Houthi group’s targeting of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, leading to two deaths, several injuries, and material damage.
Qatar describes the attack as a grave violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security, the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and air navigation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its support for all legitimate measures the Kingdom may take to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests.
The ministry further affirms that the security of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of Qatar’s own security and of the collective security system of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
The ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the deceased, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
#MOFAQatar
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) October 22, 2026
The ministry emphasised that Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of Qatar’s security and the collective security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
The ministry conveyed its condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Iraq
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Fuad Hussein, during which the latter condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Hussein expressed the Iraqi government’s condemnation of these attacks and its rejection of any harm to civilians and civilian facilities, the SPA reported.
He affirmed Iraq’s strong stance against using its territory for any attacks or actions that threaten the security of the Kingdom and countries in the region.
Bahrain
Bahrain also strongly condemned and denounced the two heinous terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthis, targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening and the Shaybah oil field in Eastern Region. The attacks resulted in the deaths of one Saudi citizen and three Asian residents, injuries to 10 others, and material damage to the targeted facilities.
The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks were not isolated incidents but part of a systematic terrorist campaign. In less than two weeks, four consecutive attacks have targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and the Shaybah oil field, the SPA reported.
مملكة البحرين تُدين بأشد العبارات تواصل الاعتداءات الإرهابية الحوثية على المملكة العربية السعودية الشقيقة
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— وزارة الخارجية 🇧🇭 (@bahdiplomatic) October 22, 2026
The ministry described the attacks as a dangerous escalation targeting vital facilities and global energy security, requiring immediate international action beyond verbal condemnation.
The ministry reiterated Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all sovereign measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security, stability, and territorial integrity.
It also affirmed Saudi Arabia’s inherent right to self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter (UN), stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Bahrain’s security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Kuwait
The Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant aggression launched by the Houthis against King Fahd International Airport in the city of Dammam in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the death of two individuals and the injury of others, in a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and an outrageous breach of international law and international humanitarian law.
بيان صادر عن وزارة الخارجية
الخميس 22 أكتوبر 2026تعرب وزارة الخارجية عن إدانة واستنكار دولة الكويت الشديدين للاعتداء السافر الذي شنته ميليشيا الحوثي على مطار الملك فهد الدولي بمدينة الدمام في المملكة العربية السعودية الشقيقة، والذي أسفر عن وفاة شخصين وإصابة آخرين، في انتهاكٍ صارخٍ لسيادة المملكة، وخرقٍ فاضحٍ للقانون الدولي والقانون الدولي الإنساني.
وتشدد الوزارة على أن استمرار استهداف المطارات المدنية والمنشآت الحيوية يمثل تصعيداً خطيراً وتهديداً مباشراً لأرواح المدنيين وسلامة الملاحة الجوية، الأمر الذي يستوجب موقفاً دولياً حازماً لوقف هذه الاعتداءات ومحاسبة المسؤولين عنها.
وتجدد الوزارة تضامن دولة الكويت المطلق مع المملكة العربية السعودية الشقيقة، ووقوفها الكامل إلى جانبها في كافة الإجراءات التي تتخذها لحماية أمنها واستقرارها وصون سيادتها، مؤكدةً أن أمن المملكة جزء لا يتجزأ من أمن دولة الكويت وأمن دول مجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية.
وتتقدم الوزارة بخالص تعازي دولة الكويت وصادق مواساتها إلى حكومة وشعب المملكة العربية السعودية الشقيقة، وإلى أسر الضحيتين، متمنيةً للمصابين الشفاء العاجل.
— وزارة الخارجية (@MOFAKuwait) October 22, 2026
The Ministry emphasised that the continued targeting of civilian airports and vital facilities constitutes a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the lives of civilians and the safety of air navigation, necessitating a firm international stance to halt these aggressions and hold those responsible accountable.
The Ministry renewed the State of Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its full support for it in all measures it takes to protect its security and stability and preserve its sovereignty, affirming that the security of the Kingdom is an indivisible part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council for the Arab States.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack launched by the Houthis on King Fahd International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in two deaths and injuries to a number of civilians.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability.
UAE Strongly Condemns Houthi Group’s Attack on King Fahd International Airport https://t.co/1yDl5CJnPF
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) October 22, 2026
The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding the Kingdom’s security and stability.
Muslim World League
The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned continued Houthi aggression against Saudi Arabia, including its attacks on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and a facility at the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Region. The attacks resulted in four deaths and 10 injuries.
In a statement issued by the MWL General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa renewed his condemnation of these treacherous terrorist attacks.
He stressed that they violate all religious values, international and humanitarian laws and norms, and underscore the militia’s criminal approach of deliberately targeting civilians and civilian facilities.
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On behalf of the MWL’s international bodies, councils, and affiliated Muslim communities, Al-Issa reaffirmed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to deter aggressors and safeguard its security and the safety of its citizens and residents. He prayed to Allah Almighty to protect the Kingdom, its leadership, and its people from all harm and adversity.
Egypt
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement, expressed its strong condemnation of the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which resulted in the deaths of two civilians and left several others injured, as an act that constitutes a continued violation of international law and an indiscriminate, irresponsible targeting of air traffic, civilian facilities, and civilians, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt (@MFAEgOfficial) October 22, 2026
Egypt underscored its categorical rejection of such actions, which serve to fuel the crisis, escalate tensions, and destabilize the region.
Furthermore, Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its leadership in defending its territory and citizens, emphasising that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of both Arab and Egyptian national security.
Jordan
The Jordanian government condemned the terrorist attack carried out by the Houthis against King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which resulted in the death of two individuals and injuries to others, the SPA reported.
In a statement, Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Houthi attacks targeting the airport, civilians, and civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and a blatant assault on the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as the safety of its citizens and residents.
دان الأردن اليوم اعتداء ميليشيا الحوثي الإرهابي على مطار الملك فهد الدولي في الدمام أمس، وأسفر عن وفاة شخصين وإصابة آخرين.
وأكّدت وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين في بيان إدانة الأردن واستنكاره الاعتداءات على المطار وعلى المدنيين والمرافق المدنية والاقتصادية في السعودية، باعتبارها خرقًا فاضحًا للقانون الدولي واعتداءً غاشمًا على سيادة المملكة العربية السعودية الشقيقة وأمنها واستقرارها وسلامة مواطنيها والمقيمين فيها.
كما أكّدت الوزارة تضامن الأردن المطلق مع السعودية، ووقوفه معها في كل ما تتخذه من خطوات لحماية أمنها واستقرارها ومقدّراتها وسلامة مواطنيها والمقيمين فيها.
وأعربت الوزارة عن أصدق التعازي والمواساة لأُسرتَي الضحيتين، متمنيةً الشفاء العاجل للمصابين.
#الأردن
#السعودية— وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية (@ForeignMinistry) October 22, 2026
The ministry reaffirmed Jordan’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its full support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security, stability, national assets, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
It also expressed its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and wished those injured a swift and full recovery.
