Gulf markets fall following Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf stock markets closed lower on Sunday following Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Riyadh. Investors now look to upcoming meetings with US leadership for de-escalation signals amid regional tensions.

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Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

Saudi Arabia stocks fell on Sunday after Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on Riyadh, dragging down regional bourses. The benchmark index pared early losses to close 0.3% lower at 10,750 points. Investors are closely monitoring diplomatic efforts as regional security tensions escalate.

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