India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain calm and vigilant amid an evolving security situation in the Gulf kingdom, urging them to follow local authorities’ instructions and avoid sharing videos or news related to the ongoing incidents.
The advisory comes after a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport on October 10 killed Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali and injured several others, including Indian nationals.
“In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain calm and vigilant, stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels,” the Indian Embassy said in its latest advisory.
The mission also urged Indians to refrain from circulating or reposting videos and news related to the ongoing events.
Mohammed Yousef Ali’s funeral was killed in Riyadh on October 12, according to the Indian Embassy.
India’s Ambassador to and other embassy officials attended the funeral and offered condolences to his family.
“The funeral rites of late Mohammed Yousef Ali, who unfortunately lost his life in the Riyadh airport attack, were completed on October 12, 2026, in Riyadh, as per the wishes of his family,” the mission said.
The embassy said it was continuing to monitor the condition of the injured Indian nationals and maintain contact with their families.
As of the latest update, four injured Indians remained in intensive care, four were receiving treatment in regular hospital wards, and three had been discharged, as per PTI.
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“Embassy officials continue to visit the hospitals where the injured Indian nationals are receiving medical treatment, and are in constant touch with their family members and providing all possible support,” the mission said.
The Indian Embassy said ’s General Authority of Civil Aviation had announced the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Flight operations at other major airports, including Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, were continuing, although disruptions had been reported, the mission said.
Several Indian airlines have suspended services to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, according to information issued by the embassy on Tuesday.
Air India and Air India Express suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah. Akasa Air halted services to and from Riyadh and Jeddah, while IndiGo suspended flights connecting , Dammam, Jeddah and Medina.
Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates before travelling.
Saudi Arabia has faced a series of drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels identified as a threat amid escalating regional tensions.
