Riyadh's Kingdom Centre evacuated as Houthi missile attacks escalate
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Riyadh's Kingdom Centre evacuated as Houthi missile attacks escalate

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Key Points:

  • The Kingdom Centre, a prominent 99-story skyscraper in Riyadh housing major financial and consulting firms, ordered all office workers to work remotely amid escalating drone and missile attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting the Saudi capital.
  • The Saudi-led coalition intercepted multiple drones and ballistic missiles over Riyadh and other regions, following a deadly Oct. 10 Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 13 and wounded over 300 people.
  • Security concerns have led to disruptions including extended remote learning in Riyadh schools, and a recent helicopter crash near the Yemen border killed two Saudi military personnel, while a hostile projectile injured six civilians in Najran.
  • Egypt is considering military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthi threat, with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi seeking parliamentary approval for defensive assistance, signaling potential regional escalation.
  • The conflict reflects broader tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, as the Houthis maintain control over much of northern Yemen, intensifying the Saudi-led coalition's efforts to support Yemen's recognized government.

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