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Houthi Attacks Threaten Saudi Sports and Business Events

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are disrupting sports tournaments and threatening business events the kingdom has used to attract investment and raise its profile, according to reports. The Iran-backed group's strikes on strategic Saudi assets also threaten Riyadh's regional leadership and economic ambitions.

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As Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's vulnerability threatens its claim on regional and religious leadership — as well as its standing as an economic powerhouse.

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Houthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets threaten Riyadh's regional leadership and economic ambitions

As Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's vulnerability threatens its claim on regional and religious leadership — as well as its standing as an economic powerhouse.

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