TOUS 4790 Arabie saoudite la fermeture de l aeroport de Riyad fragilise l activite economique

The prolonged closure of Riyadh's international airport, following deadly strikes attributed to Houthi rebels in Yemen, is disrupting travel and economic activity in the kingdom. Several international events have been postponed or canceled, including the "Davos of the Desert" investment forum. Remote work is expanding, and companies are seeking alternative routes through neighboring countries. These disruptions are complicating Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's strategy to attract foreign investors and diversify the Saudi economy beyond oil.