Egypt Denounces Attack on Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Airport, Pledges Solidarity

Egypt has issued a strong condemnation of the attack that occurred on Wednesday evening at King Fahd Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released an official statement via its Facebook page, declaring, “The Arab Republic of Egypt expresses its strongest condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted King Fahd Airport in the city of Dammam in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The attack resulted in two civilian casualties and several injuries, in a continued violation of international law and a indiscriminate, irresponsible targeting of air navigation, facilities, and civilians.”

The statement further emphasized Egypt's stance: “Egypt stresses its absolute rejection of such practices that inflame the crisis, escalate tension, and destabilize the region. Egypt reaffirms its full solidarity and stand alongside the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership in defending its territory and citizens, as the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Arab and Egyptian national security.”

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed on Thursday that the death toll from the incident had risen to two, with an additional fatality reported. The number of injured remains at eight people. According to a statement from the GACA, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA): “Further to the statement issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation regarding the brutal attack that targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening, Jumada Al-Awwal 10, 1448 AH (corresponding to October 21, 2026); the Authority reports that the death toll from the attack has risen to two following a confirmed additional fatality.”

The authority identified the deceased as a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident. The injured individuals include one Saudi citizen, two Indian residents, two Yemeni residents, two Bangladeshi residents, and one Nepalese resident.