'Riyadh no longer feels safe': Houthi strikes shatter Saudi capital's aura of calm
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported6m ago
Deadly Houthi strikes targeting the kingdom's main airport have left the skies over Riyadh empty and shattered the Saudi capital's aura of calm. The attacks have directly shaken expatriates' sense of security in the city.
The strikes have caused Riyadh to no longer feel safe, threatening Saudi Arabia's broader ambitions to establish itself as a global hub. Furthermore, upcoming investment and energy events scheduled in the capital are now facing significant pressure.
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Middle East Eye (GB)Focuses on the psychological impact on residents and threats to global hub ambitions.
Independent.ie (Dublin, Ireland) (IE)Emphasizes the immediate disruption to aviation and economic/investment events in the capital.