Factbox-Airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks

Airlines have cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia following attacks on Riyadh airport. In response to ongoing Houthi attacks, the UK is launching defense missions to protect Saudi Arabia. These military operations by the UK could potentially shift regional power dynamics, impacting geopolitical stability and market perceptions. The situation highlights the immediate security threats facing Saudi aviation infrastructure and the subsequent international military intervention aimed at defending the kingdom against Houthi aggression in the region.