Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason.
DW reports: Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason.
This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.
This lifestyle story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthi and Riyadh's Kingdom Center.
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