Houthi missile attack on Yemen camp kills at least 53; Saudi investment summit postponed

· Security · Yemen · Saudi Arabia

At least 53 people were killed and more than 200 mostly young people injured when Houthi ballistic missiles hit a training camp for Yemeni government security forces in Shabwa province, making it the largest single loss of life since Yemen's civil war reignited. Iran-backed Houthis have also launched repeated missile and drone volleys at Saudi Arabia since a deadly airport attack earlier this month, prompting Riyadh to postpone its flagship Future Investment Initiative, often called "Davos in the Desert," from Oct 26-29 to 2027. Government staff in the Saudi capital were told to work from home. Egypt's parliament is weighing whether to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it.

Why it matters：The escalating Houthi campaign is drawing Gulf states toward deeper military involvement and disrupting the region's premier investment showcase.

Key points

  • Three missiles hit the camp in government-controlled Shabwa province
  • The Future Investment Initiative was scheduled for Oct 26-29 and is now pushed to 2027
  • Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on military support for Saudi Arabia

Sources (original reporting)

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