AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSaudi-Houthi Escalation: A Dammam airport attack killed two people and wounded eight, while debris from an intercepted drone at the Shaybah oil field killed two workers and injured two others. The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi airports, Aramco facilities and the Defence Ministry; Saudi forces said they downed four drones over Riyadh and Medina. Energy and Security: Aramco ordered remaining staff at its Dhahran headquarters to work remotely, and the U.S. ordered some diplomatic staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia. Britain is sending Typhoon jets for defensive patrols. Oil topped $110 a barrel as Saudi shares fell to their lowest close since 2021. Regional Response: Qatar and Bahrain condemned the airport attack, while Qatar, Türkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia signed a defence-industry cooperation pact in Doha. Travel Disruptions: Saudi flight suspensions have stranded and rerouted pilgrims, with Indian officials coordinating assistance and return flights.
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