Saudi Aramco Orders Employees to Evacuate Dhahran Headquarters Amid Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia's state oil giant, Saudi Aramco, has ordered employees to evacuate its main headquarters in Dhahran and work from home due to escalating security risks. The decision comes as Yemen's Houthi rebels intensify attacks targeting Saudi airports, oil facilities, and key infrastructure.

This marks the first time Aramco has evacuated its main headquarters since regional tensions escalated. Amid the rising threats, the United States has also decided to withdraw its non-emergency diplomatic staff and their family members from Saudi Arabia, citing risks to civilians and disruptions to travel.

Following the news of the evacuation, the Saudi stock market index (TASI) fell by 2.5 percent. International crude oil prices rose sharply over concerns regarding potential disruptions to global oil supplies. Intense fighting continues between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels in the Red Sea region.