Saudi skyscraper closes offices as Houthi disruption spreads

The Kingdom Centre skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has ordered its office tenants to work remotely on a mandatory basis until further notice due to Houthi disruptions and the coalition's first military deaths since the war reignited. The 99-storey building, which is one of Saudi Arabia's tallest, announced the decision in an email to tenants, including financial services giant Merrill Lynch, management consultancy McKinsey, and the International Monetary Fund.

The closure follows a security alert and two drone interceptions around the capital, as well as the closure of King Khalid International Airport after 13 people were killed in a major attack last week. The ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has intensified, with the Houthis declaring a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and capturing territory around the Bab al-Mandab strait, a vital export route for Saudi oil.

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