Flights resume at Riyadh airport as Houthis attack Saudi
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has resumed limited operations after a two-week closure caused by Houthi militant attacks. Despite the resumption, Houthi forces continue to label the airport a military target, warning airlines and travelers of ongoing safety risks.
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The ongoing conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia continues to disrupt regional infrastructure and international travel, highlighting the persistent security threat in the Middle East.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Flights resumed at Riyadh's international airport on Sunday following a series of deadly attacks on the facility that saw it closed for two weeks, even as Yemen's Houthis targeted the country with strikes.King Khalid International Airport's website showed several domestic and international flights scheduled today, including arrivals to the kingdom from Dubai, Paris and Cairo.The renewed operations at the airport came as explosions rattled Riyadh early Sunday, after a text message was sent to residents warning of a hostile threat targeting the city.The closure of the airport was a major blow for Saudi Arabia, with the kingdom's flagship investment conference postponed until 2027 as residents scrambled to find alternatives to enter and exit the country.The prestigious motor sport race, the Dakar Rally, also added its name to a long list of events to be cancelled, postponed or relocated amid the fallout from the war.Saudi officials did…
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