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Saudis Push Flagship FII Summit to 2027 After Houthi Attacks

Bloomberg Politics19 October 2026, 16:47 UTCSaudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship conference to next year following continuing attacks by the Houthis, in a significant blow to the kingdom’s ambitions of positioning itself as a hub for business. Mona Yacoubian, Director and Senior Adviser, Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, breaks down the latest from the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)

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