Riyadh, Saudi Arabia| No Bahamian nationals were reported injured following a second attack at the Saudi Airport on Sunday.
Bahamas Press is learning a cruise missile or projectile targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in 1 fatality (a Pakistani citizen) and 11 injuries.
The Saudi-led coalition stated an air defense system intercepted a cruise missile nearby, though a strike still impacted the area.
BP understands the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has cancelled its meeting in Saudi Arabia.
Bahamian Ambassador His Excellency Leon Wiilliams led the Bahamian delegation to the area for an inter-regional preparatory meeting in Riyadh. The meeting was to open today in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. preparatory meetings were set for October 11 – 14th when the Bahamian team landed in the area. Some 190 countries were expected to be in attendance at the meeting.
Just earlier this weekend the Bahamian Foreign Affairs office warned Bahamians about the hostilities building in the area issuing safety guidance for Bahamian nationals in the Middle East due to ongoing regional tensions.
The Foreign Office cited the following travel risks guidance:
- Avoid All Travel (Red): Iran, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
- Avoid Non-Essential Travel (Orange): Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
- Exercise High Caution (Yellow): Egypt, Türkiye, and Cyprus.
Bahamas Press advises all Bahamians to stay safe and take precautions.
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