Gulf-EU summit in Riyadh postponed amid Houthi attacks

Summary

A summit of Gulf and EU leaders planned for October 24 in Riyadh has been postponed, with a new date to be announced later. The National reports that GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi cited Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport, saying the postponement was to protect participating delegations. Hindustan Times says the meeting was expected to focus on energy, trade and security.

Timeline

1. The National

   15 Oct 2026, 10:51 UTCSource ↗

   The National reports that the summit was postponed because of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport, with safety cited as the reason.

2. Hindustan Times

   15 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that the October 24 summit was postponed and was expected to focus on energy, trade and security, with a new date to be announced later.