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Saudi Arabia postpones in-person investor summit due to Houthi attacks
- Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship investor summit, originally planned for 2023, to 2027.
- The decision follows missile attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, targeting critical infrastructure.
- The Houthi attacks have caused significant security concerns across the kingdom.
- The postponement is a blow to Saudi Arabia's ambitions of becoming a business hub and attracting foreign capital.
- The attacks have also raised questions about the safety of other major events in the region.
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