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GCC-EU Summit in Riyadh postponed amid Houthi attacks

Verified: 13 outlets in 9 countries have reported this story since Oct 14, 2 of them from Saudi Arabia.

📍 Riyadh, SA·🕐 30d ago·13 outlets

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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The story so far · 29 reports · · 9 countries✓ Verified Oct 14, 3:59 PM UTC

2 outlets from Saudi Arabia, where the story is: Asharq Al-Awsat, Saudi Gazette · how we count

  1. Oct 14, 2:49 PM UTCFirst report
    Saudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacksal-monitor.com ↗
  2. Oct 14, 3:36 PM UTC+47 min
    Six Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed to Decemberchannelnewsasia.com ↗
  3. Oct 14, 3:59 PM UTC+1 h
    Ronaldo’s among three Saudi Arabia games postponed due to Houthi attacksaljazeera.com ↗
  4. Oct 15, 12:40 PM UTC+22 h· you’re reading this
    GCC-EU Summit in Riyadh postponed amid Houthi attackssaudigazette.com.sa (again) ↗
  5. Oct 16, 7:33 AM UTC+41 h
    Asian Cup remains on track but golf tournament postponed in wake of Riyadh attackchannelnewsasia.com (again) ↗
  6. Oct 16, 7:56 AM UTC+41 h
    2027 Asian Cup is still on, insist Saudi organisersnst.com.my (again) ↗
  7. Oct 16, 8:50 AM UTC+42 h
    Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponedaljazeera.com (again) ↗
  8. Oct 16, 9:34 AM UTC+43 h
    Saudi Arabia Says Asian Cup Preparations Remain on Track for Early 2027english.aawsat.com (again) ↗
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