Riyadh, Oct. 12 -- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until Saturday, October 17, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Monday, October 12.

The extension comes amid heightened security tensions in the region following attacks on the airport on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah.

The attacks killed at least 13 people and injured 320 others, according to Saudi authorities. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) extended the suspension of operations on Monday, while officials assess the safety and operational readiness of the airport's facilities in coordination with the relevant authorities.

The closure has disrupted domes...