Saudi Conferences Plan to Proceed Despite Airport Attack

Saudi Arabia is pressing ahead with sports and major business events despite escalating Houthi attacks, including a deadly strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and warnings that Saudi airspace could be targeted. Saudi Pro League matches and an AFC Champions League game went ahead, while organizers have also confirmed that the World Petroleum Congress and Future Investment Initiative will proceed as scheduled. The conferences are expected to draw global energy executives, policymakers and major financial leaders, including JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Citi CEO Jane Fraser. Attacks have disrupted flights and prompted travel warnings, and organizers have pointed delegates to alternative routes; some officials plan to participate remotely.