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Saudi Arabia postpones big investor conference to 2027 as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on kingdom

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Saudi Arabia has postponed its investor conference to 2027 due to increased attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants, including an attack on King Khalid International Airport resulting in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. The postponement underscores the ongoing tensions in the region.

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  • Saudi Arabia has postponed its annual investor conference, scheduled for October 26, to 2…: Saudi Arabia has postponed its annual investor conference, scheduled for October 26, to 2027 due to increased attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
  • The Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks on the kingdom, including an attack o…: The Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks on the kingdom, including an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in at least 12 deaths and over 300 injuries.

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Saudi Arabia has postponed its big annual investor conference as Iran-backed Houthi militants have escalated missile and drone attacks on the kingdom in recent weeks.

The Future Investment Initiative, which was scheduled for Oct. 26, has been postponed until 2027.

The decision to postpone the conference comes after the Houthis attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Oct. 10, leaving at least 12 people dead and more than 300 injured.

Original source: www.cnbc.com

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