Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco skyscraper damaged
RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthis on Sunday claimed an attack on the financial district of the Saudi capital Riyadh, with eyewitnesses saying they saw damage to a skyscraper belonging to oil giant Aramco. Aramco facilities have been repeatedly struck by the Houthis in recent months, with tankers, refineries, storage areas and the company headquarters all targeted by the group. “Aramco tower in KAFD has…
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed responsibility for an attack on Riyadh’s financial district, with witnesses reporting damage to Aramco’s tower. The King Abdullah Financial District, known for its modern skyscrapers and international firms, has been repeatedly targeted by the group. Despite a 2022 truce, tensions have risen since July, leading to strikes on Saudi airports, energy infrastructure, and military sites.
The Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014 and the Saudi-led coalition has been fighting in support of the government. Eyewitnesses saw a projectile strike the Aramco building but were unsure of the type. The KAFD, home to the Public Investment Fund and Saudi stock exchange, represents Saudi Arabia’s economic reforms. Targeting this area would be a significant escalation by the Houthis and could undermine Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.
The energy ministry confirmed minor damage to the Aramco tower with no injuries reported. The kingdom has sought help from its allies amid daily Houthi missile attacks, with Syrian troops set to deploy to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Iran condemned recent Saudi strikes in Yemen as a violation of international humanitarian law.
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