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Saudi Aramco Tower Targeted in Rare Strike on Riyadh Finance Hub

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 08 November 2026, 17:15 UTC By Christine Burke 1 min read
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Middle East Saudi Aramco Tower Targeted in Rare Strike on Riyadh Finance Hub A Houthi attack damaged one of the landmarks of the Saudi Arabian capital’s financial district, upsetting plans for a return to normal about a month after deadly strikes on Riyadh’s airport disrupted travel and canceled showpiece events. The offices of state oil giant Saudi Aramco suffered minor damage as the city fended off a new barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles on Sunday.

Middle East Saudi Aramco Tower Targeted in Rare Strike on Riyadh Finance Hub A Houthi attack damaged one of the landmarks of the Saudi Arabian capital’s financial district, upsetting plans for a return to normal about a month after deadly strikes on Riyadh’s airport disrupted travel and canceled showpiece events. The offices of state oil giant Saudi Aramco suffered minor damage as the city fended off a new barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles on Sunday. There were no deaths or injuries, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported.
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