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Top Oil Executives Pull Out of Saudi Arabia Conference After Attacks
A series of missile strikes on Saudi airports has caused major oil companies to cancel their plans to attend a big energy meeting in Riyadh.
A view of the Riyadh skyline near an oil facility area.
By John Doe
Reporting from Saudi Arabia 
Oct. 12, 2026, 9:23 p.m. - an hour ago
Big names in the oil world are changing their plans. Many top executives have dropped out of a major energy meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This follows recent missile attacks on Saudi airports.
The Saudi government has promised a 'serious response' to these attacks, which were blamed on Houthi rebels. The sudden cancellations by industry leaders show how tense things have become in the region.
These attacks are causing worry because they hit close to the heart of Saudi Arabia's plans to change and grow its economy. Usually, these conferences are all about business and big investments, but the safety concerns have now pushed other topics aside.
Despite the chaos, Saudi officials are trying to stay calm. They insist that their energy supply remains steady and safe. They want the world to know that, even with the recent strikes, their oil operations are still working just fine.
For now, the focus remains on how the country will handle the security situation and whether the energy conference can continue smoothly without the global leaders who decided to stay away.
Source: BBC
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