GCC-EU Summit in Riyadh postponed amid Houthi attacks
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RIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced Thursday the postponement of the GCC-EU Summit, originally scheduled for October 24 in Riyadh, citing continued Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and the extended suspension of flight operations at King Khalid International Airport.GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said the decision was taken to ensure the safety of participating delegations amid ongoing security threats posed by the Houthi militia.He said the militia's continued attempts to target Saudi Arabia and civilian facilities had threatened the security and safety of…
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- Oct 14, 2:49 PM UTCFirst reportSaudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacksal-monitor.com ↗
- Oct 14, 3:36 PM UTC+47 minSix Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed to Decemberchannelnewsasia.com ↗
- Oct 14, 3:59 PM UTC+1 hRonaldo’s among three Saudi Arabia games postponed due to Houthi attacksaljazeera.com ↗
- Oct 15, 12:40 PM UTC+22 h· you’re reading thisGCC-EU Summit in Riyadh postponed amid Houthi attackssaudigazette.com.sa (again) ↗
- Oct 16, 7:33 AM UTC+41 hAsian Cup remains on track but golf tournament postponed in wake of Riyadh attackchannelnewsasia.com (again) ↗
- Oct 16, 7:56 AM UTC+41 h2027 Asian Cup is still on, insist Saudi organisersnst.com.my (again) ↗
- Oct 16, 8:50 AM UTC+42 hAsian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponedaljazeera.com (again) ↗
- Oct 16, 9:34 AM UTC+43 hSaudi Arabia Says Asian Cup Preparations Remain on Track for Early 2027english.aawsat.com (again) ↗
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