Riyadh airport strike: Qatari and UAE airlines cancel flights

Major air carriers of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates temporarily changed the schedule of flights to Saudi Arabia amid the aggravation of the situation in the region. Qatar Airways suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam, and Etihad Airways canceled some flights to several Saudi cities. This is stated in the notices of companies on official websites.

The decision was made after the announcement of the aviation authorities of Saudi Arabia about a new strike on the airport of Riyadh. According to the Agency, as a result of the incident injured people, and the work of the air harbor had to stop.

Qatar Airways announced a temporary suspension of flights from Riyadh and Dammam and back. The timing of the resumption of flights in the message of the company is not specified.

Etihad Airways has cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh until October 19. In addition, the restrictions affected some flights to Jeddah and Dammam for several days. The company explained the changes in the situation in the region.

The situation is developing against the backdrop of renewed military confrontation in Yemen. Since mid-July, clashes between the Ansar Alla movement, known as the Houthis, and pro-government forces backed by Saudi Arabia have intensified after a four-year lull.

During this period, the Houthis were able to establish control over the western coast of the Red Sea and a number of cities near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.