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Saudi skyscraper closes offices as Houthi disruption spreads

Global Published 18 October 2026, 19:46 · archived 18 Oct 2026

RIYADH: Riyadh’s landmark Kingdom Centre skyscraper ordered remote working for office tenants on Sunday as disruption spread from Houthi attacks and the Saudi-led coalition announced its first military deaths since the war reignited. The 99-storey tower, one of Saudi Arabia’s tallest buildings, announced “mandatory” remote working until further notice. No reason was given for the order, but it follows a fresh security alert and two drone interceptions around the capital. Schools in the capital and surrounding areas extended online learning into a second week, while Riyadh’s King Khalid Interna...

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