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Riyadh hosts global energy conference as airport attack tests continuity
Riyadh is hosting the 25th World Petroleum Congress and the 17th ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum.
The events brought together energy ministers, company executives and other international participants.
Their continuation followed an attack on King Khalid International Airport, which tested the city’s ability to keep major activities running.
The account says alternative travel arrangements were provided through Dammam airport and by road.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the country would continue its role in supporting stable energy markets.
Saudi Arabia’s East–West pipeline, which links the Gulf to the Red Sea, can carry up to 5.8 million barrels of oil a day and offers an alternative route if some sea lanes are disrupted.
Saudi Arabia said oil production and exports were continuing, while the conference went on.
Riyadh continued hosting the 25th World Petroleum Congress and the 17th ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum despite an attack on King Khalid International Airport.
The conference brought together more than 70 energy ministers, 500 chief executives and 25,000 experts, according to Al Eqtisadiah.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the kingdom would continue its role in supporting energy-market stability.
Authorities arranged travel alternatives through Dammam airport and overland routes for affected passengers.
Al Eqtisadiah reported that Saudi oil production and exports continued during the disruption.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia hosted the conference, attended by energy ministers, company executives and experts.
- What
- Riyadh continued the World Petroleum Congress and the International Energy Forum meeting after an attack targeted King Khalid International Airport.
- When
- October 12, 2026; the source says the conference was taking place that day.
- Where
- Riyadh, at the Riyadh Front venue; the attack targeted King Khalid International Airport.
- Why
- Not stated
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The World Petroleum Congress and the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting took place in Riyadh.
An attack targeted King Khalid International Airport, and travel alternatives were arranged through Dammam airport and overland routes.
The conference continued, while oil production and exports continued according to the article.
- Conference
- 25th World Petroleum Congress
- Related meeting
- 17th ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum
- Attendance
- More than 70 energy ministers, 500 chief executives and 25,000 experts
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Alternative routes
- Dammam airport and overland travel
- Oil pipeline capacity
- East–West pipeline: up to 5.8 million barrels per day
Sources
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