Yemeni Attacks and Phone Alerts Disrupt Riyadh Economic Forum

An early warning alert activated on mobile phones during a speech by Ahmed Al-Rajhi, Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, at the Riyadh Economic Forum has raised questions about how escalating military activity and Yemeni attacks affect the security of the Saudi capital, as Riyadh seeks to position itself as a global hub for trade and investment.

The activation of the early warning by cellphones during a speech by Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmad al-Rajhi at the Riyadh Economic Forum raised questions about the impact of military escalation and Yemeni attacks on the security situation in the Saudi capital as Riyadh tries to position itself as a global hub for trade and investment.