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Saudis Push Flagship FII Summit to 2027 After Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship conference to next year following continuing attacks by the Houthis, in a significant blow to the kingdom’s ambitions of positioning itself as a hub for business and attracting foreign capital to fund a multitrillion-dollar economic rejig.

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