# Saudi Arabia scraps in-person attendance at flagship investment event

https://mins.news/en/item/106531

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-19 15:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/saudis-scrap-in-person-attendance-for-flagship-investment-event?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad63b05ab53aa0001d9a295

> Saudi Arabia has ruled out holding its flagship investment conference in person this year. Continued Houthi attacks are disrupting travel into the kingdom, undermining Riyadh’s efforts to attract foreign capital and establish itself as a global business hub.

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