The EU provided no official reason for the shift, though diplomats attribute the decision to security concerns and the closure of Riyadh airport. This disruption follows attacks by Yemen's Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, which have also resulted in the cancellation or rescheduling of various diplomatic, business, and cultural events across the kingdom.
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EU Postpones Oct 24 Riyadh Summit With Gulf Cooperation Council
Geopolitics6 days ago
The European Union has pushed back the second gathering of heads of state in Saudi Arabia's capital with the GCC. This high level meeting was originally scheduled for Oct 24 and was meant to host leaders from across the EU and the Gulf region, but the EU announced it has been delayed until a new date is announced.
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