World: An Egyptian flight attendant has died from injuries sustained in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad has confirmed.
The victim, Azza Ramzi Mohamed Hassan, was 28 years old and came from Egypt’s Beheira governorate, according to Egyptian media reports. The ministry expressed its condolences to her family.
Following directives from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty instructed the Egyptian Embassy and Consulate in Riyadh to contact Hassan’s family and expedite arrangements to repatriate her body to Egypt.
Five Egyptians Injured
Abdelatty also directed the Egyptian ambassador and consul to visit five injured Egyptian nationals in hospital, assess their condition, contact their families and ensure they receive the necessary medical care.
Both officials visited the injured, while the Egyptian Embassy and Consulate continue coordinating with Saudi authorities to ensure the provision of medical treatment and other required assistance.
In an earlier statement, Egypt strongly condemned the continued attacks on Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport, describing them as violations of international law that put civilians of different nationalities at risk.
Cairo also reaffirmed its solidarity with Riyadh and support for measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its security, sovereignty and citizens.
12 Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Sunday that the attack had killed 12 people, including four Saudi citizens and eight foreign nationals.
The foreign victims were identified as citizens of Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Two of the victims were Bangladeshi nationals, while the other six came from the remaining countries.
Airport operations remain suspended, pending further updates from GACA.
EgyptAir Suspends Riyadh Flights
Egypt’s national carrier, EgyptAir, suspended flights from Cairo and Alexandria to Riyadh on Saturday until the airport resumes operations.
The airline said the decision was made in coordination with Saudi civil aviation authorities.
