'Riyadh no longer feels safe': Houthi strikes shatter Saudi capital's aura of calm
'Riyadh no longer feels safe': Houthi strikes shatter Saudi capital's aura of calm Submitted by Faisal Edroos on Mon, 10/12/2026 - 16:25 Deadly attacks on the kingdom's main airport have shaken expatriates' sense of security and threatened Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a global hub for tourism and investment Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport in Riyadh on 10 October 2026 after…
Riyadh's sense of safety has been shattered by recent Houthi attacks, according to reports. Deadly strikes on the capital's main airport have left at least 12 people dead and over 300 injured. The Yemen-based Houthis, who claim the attacks are retaliation for Saudi support of government forces in Yemen's civil war, also targeted oil facilities and Dammam airport. The assaults have raised concerns among expatriates about the kingdom's ability to maintain its image as a secure haven amidst regional turmoil.
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