Coverage dated October 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats

Headline from Deutsche Welle

Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.

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Al-Monitor
Saudi skyscraper closes offices as Houthi disruption spreads (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Oct 18, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
Riyadh's landmark Kingdom Centre skyscraper ordered remote working for office tenants on Sunday as disruption spread from Houthi attacks and the Saudi-led coalition announced its first military deaths since the war reignited.
Deutsche Welle
Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 18, 2026
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.
Fox News
Saudi Arabia on edge: Iconic Kingdom Centre sends workers home amid Houthi attacks (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 18, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Kingdom Centre in Riyadh ordered all office employees to work remotely as Iran-backed Houthi missile and drone attacks rattled Saudi Arabia.