The Latest Breaking News from Dammam

Air India extends cancellation of Riyadh flights until October 15 as Saudi tensions re-escalate

Air India has announced the extension of flight cancellations to and from Riyadh until October 15. This decision follows recent attacks on Riyadh airport attributed to Yemen's Houthis. Other Indian airlines such as IndiGo and Air India Express have also canceled flights to various Saudi Arabian cities. IndiGo has extended…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Saudi Arabia: Fresh Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills 1; Dammam also targeted

One person was killed and 11 others injured in a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities said, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels killed 13 people and injured more than 300.

The Times of India · Oct 12

One dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13

On Sunday, an attack on Riyadh's international airport led to one fatality and eleven injuries. This incident occurred following a prior strike claimed by the Houthis that caused numerous casualties. Saudi coalition forces reported intercepting multiple projectiles targeting various locations, revealing vulnerabilities in the kingdom's defense. The Saudi government has…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

New UAE–Saudi Arabia trade bridge launched to improve cargo flow and supply chain continuity amid regional tensions

A new logistics link between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is being put in place as regional supply chains face pressure from ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Saudi Ports has announced a trade bridge connecting Sharjah with Dammam, aimed at making cargo movement across the Gulf faster…

The Times of India · Mar 23

Kuwait Airways announces resumption of Cairo flights from March 26 via Dammam, travel procedures to continue from Al Khiran Mall

Kuwait Airways is set to reconnect passengers with Cairo after a brief disruption, announcing the resumption of flights to Egypt’s capital from March 26, 2026. The airline has outlined a revised operating route and reaffirmed its existing travel procedures, signalling a structured return to service.

The Times of India · Mar 23

SalamAir issues urgent travel advisory after suspending flights to multiple destinations amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Low-cost carrier SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Iraq, Lebanon and Iran, until March 28, 2026 and Kuwait City, Sharjah, Doha and Dammam until March 20, 2026. This decision stems from widespread airspace closures and safety concerns due to escalating geopolitical tensions, impacting thousands of…

The Times of India · Mar 9

Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes

Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October.

Euronews · Mar 6

Nvidia's Big Moment Is Here: Will AMD's Saudi Arabia Megadeal Upstage It?

It's Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ:NVDA) week to shine as earnings land on Wednesday after the bell. But Saudi Arabia may have just given rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) a stage-stealing spotlight. The kingdom's new AI startup, Humain, has broken ground on its first data centers in Riyadh and Dammam, a…

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025

Nagpur's Jennifer Varghese brings home twin table tennis medals from Dammam

NAGPUR: Jennifer Varghese once again brought pride to the city by winning two medals at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender tournament held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The Times of India · Sep 30, 2024

Retail's Future Takes Shape at The Retail Summit 2024 And Proptech Startup, Estater, Leads the Way

Estater's database encompasses 25,000 square kilometers of urbanized real estate across 8 cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Jubail, Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain, with 400 million rows of data.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024