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Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats

DW18 October 2026, 16:34 UTCSaudi Arabia

Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.

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