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EU – GCC Summit postponed amid Saudi Arabia aviation disruption
The EU and Gulf Cooperation Council have postponed their 24 October summit in Riyadh amid security concerns and the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport. The article EU – GCC Summit postponed amid Saudi Arabia aviation disruption first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.
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- The European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have postponed their second joint summit, originally scheduled for 24 October 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two sides will agree on a new date, which organisers will announce in due course.
- The decision follows heightened security concerns linked to Houthi attacks and the extended suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport. The GCC cited threats to Saudi Arabia and the safety of participating delegations in its announcement on 15 October. The European Council confirm
- Security concerns prompt summit postponement
- The GCC General Secretariat said continued Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and civilian infrastructure had affected preparations for the summit. The extended suspension of flights at Riyadh’s main international airport also contributed to the decision.
- According to Reuters, attacks claimed by the Houthis killed 13 people and injured hundreds at Riyadh’s international airport the previous weekend. The airport remained closed following the strikes, disrupting access for international visitors and official delegations.
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