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King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has resumed its operations after an attack on Wednesday. The recent attack resulted in the death of a Saudi resident, prompting a temporary diversion of flights. In a related incident, one Indian national sustained injuries during another attack at the Shaybah oilfield nearby. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia is working with local authorities for further updates.
ANIOne Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday night, while two other Indian nationals were injured, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Thursday.
The embassy said it was ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured,” it added.
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Airport operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal, the Saudi Civil Aviation authority said.
Separately, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said one Indian national was injured in an attack on the Shaybah oilfield on Thursday.
“We are in touch with Saudi authorities and await further details. We will provide all necessary help to the injured Indian national,” the embassy said.
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