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What now for Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attack?

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Alex Forrest Whiting
October 11, 2026Advertisement
A deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has left at least 12 dead, over 300 wounded and airlines scrambling to avoid Saudi airspace.
How will this impact Saudi Arabia's image as a stable destination for business and international events, and how will the kingdom respond? DW's Alex Forrest Whiting speaks with journalist and Middle East analyst Gordon Robison.