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Indian Embassy Issues Alert After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports
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Firstpost•09-10-2026, 11:20
Indian Embassy Issues Alert After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports
- •The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to stay indoors and remain alert following Houthi drone and missile attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha.
- •The attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi group resulted in three deaths and 36 injuries, prompting widespread flight cancellations by international and Indian carriers including Air India and IndiGo.
- •Saudi Arabia is home to approximately 2.74 million Indians who work across various sectors, driven by robust employment opportunities and economic diversification under Saudi Vision 2030.
- •The region is also a major destination for millions of Indian Muslims traveling annually for religious pilgrimages like Hajj and Umrah to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
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Following Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, the Indian embassy issued an advisory on October 8, 2026, urging Indian nationals to stay indoors, remain alert and vigilant, and refrain from circulating or reposting related videos or news on social media.
Approximately 2.74 million Indians live across major urban and commercial centers in Saudi Arabia, primarily drawn by employment opportunities ranging from technical and manual jobs to professional and managerial positions.
The attacks prompted flight disruptions and cancellations, with FlightAware data showing over 275 flight cancellations at the airport on October 8, 2026, while airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa suspended services.
