Omani doctor injured in Riyadh attack
Published: 05:10 AM,Oct 12,2026 | EDITED : 10:10 AM,Oct 12,2026
Muscat: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following up on the case of Omani citizen Dr. Hamed bin Saad bin Salem Al-Huzaili, who was injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, 2016. Najib bin Hilal bin Saud al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and members of the embassy's diplomatic staff visited him yesterday, Saturday, to check on his well-being and assess his health condition.
The doctor who was on his way to Jeddah to perform Umrah was injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. He recounted what happened during the attack, while the Saudi Minister of Health checks on his condition and confirms that Saudi Arabia
The embassy confirmed its continued monitoring of his case in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Kingdom and its commitment to providing all necessary care and attention to Omani citizens.
The embassy expressed its thanks and appreciation to the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the care and attention it is providing, and for the swift response and cooperation of the relevant authorities in handling the case, wishing the Omani citizen a speedy recovery.