Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks

Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.Published On 20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference has been postponed until next year, according to a statement on the official website, as deadly strikes by the Iran-backed Houthis against the kingdom continue.The annual event was due to start next week on October 26 and run through October 29, with a date next year to be announced “very soon”, the statement released on Tuesday said.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Saudi-led forces try to break Houthi siege of Taiz with airstrikeslist 2 of 3Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepenslist 3 of 3Iran support for Houthis probed as Yemen war re-erupts and Saudi cities hitend of listFII Institute chief executive officer Dr Maha Bint Mishari Al Saud said the decision “comes from a deep commitment to our partners, members, speakers and delegates”.“Because this is our landmark tenth edition, we want to ensure it delivers the full scale, extraordinary quality, and unforgettable impact that our community has come to expect and truly deserves,” she said.Informally...