Riyadh extends airport closure, UK imposes sanctions on Iranians and IMF cuts Gulf growth forecasts
The National · 13 Oct 2026

Riyadh extends airport closure, UK imposes sanctions on Iranians and IMF cuts Gulf growth forecasts

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch further attacks against Saudi Arabia as authorities extend the closure of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport until October 17. The attacks have disrupted flights across the region, with Etihad Airways cancelling service


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