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Gulf-EU summit in Riyadh postponed because of Houthi attacks and the closure of Riyadh airport

Reportedon origins from one side only: 2 distinct origins, 0 tied to no party.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi said on 15 October that a summit of Gulf and EU leaders planned for the following week in Riyadh would be rescheduled because of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport, The National reported. France said the same day it had begun deploying military means to help protect Saudi oil facilities, and Britain and Italy offered limited help.

When: 15 October 2026
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
What: policy
Acting party: Gulf Cooperation Council
Attribution: Acknowledged by the acting party. The GCC announced the postponement.
In the record: Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled

Sources

Evidence The National Media · Government of the United Arab Emirates origin: GCC secretary general statement · published 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC
Evidence The National Media · Government of the United Arab Emirates origin: French foreign ministry spokesman · published 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC

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