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King Khalid International Airport attack prompts praise for staff bravery
Following a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Riyadh Airports official Abeer Al-Ajmi has been widely commended for her role in assisting passengers during the incident.
Al-Ajmi, a lounge operations official, stated that ensuring passenger safety was the top priority for all airport staff. She noted that employees were trained to handle such emergencies with calm and confidence, acting on professional training and humanitarian values to guide travelers to safe locations amidst the chaos.
Reports regarding the attack indicate significant casualties, with claims of 12 deaths and 309 injuries involving various nationalities, including citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media, highlighting the bravery of airport personnel during the security crisis.
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