Egyptian flight attendant killed in Riyadh airport attack days before wedding
A 28-year-old flynas employee died in Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport that claimed 12 lives.
At a glance
- Azza Ramzi, 28, died while performing duties at King Khalid International Airport during Saturday's attack
- She was preparing to travel to Egypt for her wedding scheduled within days
- The attack killed 12 people total and injured 309 others
- Fatalities included nationals from eight countries
Azza Ramzi, a flight attendant with Saudi carrier flynas, was killed during Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. She was preparing to return to Egypt for her wedding, scheduled within days, according to reports.
The attack killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation. The fatalities included citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, the United States, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Ramzi's death has prompted widespread condolences on social media in Egypt.
Why it matters
The attack on a major international airport demonstrates the ongoing security challenges facing civilian infrastructure in the region.
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