Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 19, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi airport closure disrupts life in kingdom's capital

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2026-10-19

The prolonged closure of Riyadh's airport after a series of fatal attacks has exposed the risks confronting Saudi Arabia's drive to shift its international image, disrupting businesses, airlines and residents more than a week after flights were grounded. Deadly strikes by Yemen's Houthis in recent weeks have dealt a blow to the kingdom, forcing the airport to close until further notice and a slate of events to be postponed or cancelled including......

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