16 Killed in Al Qaeda Attack in Saudia

Seven of the victims were foreigners. One was an American, one British, one Egyptian, one Indian, one Pakistani and two Philipinos. Nine were Saudis..

The perpetrators previously freed five of the hostages.

The Al-Qaeda terrorist network had claimed responsibility for the attack earlier.

The eyewitnesses said that at the exit of the Gold Belt complex, fire was exchanged between a bus and security personnel. Meanwhile, according to diplomatic sources, Al-Qaeda ‘terrorists’ took many hostages, including women and children, and five Lebanese.