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Houthi strike damages Aramco offices in Dhahran
A Houthi attack hit an administrative building at Saudi Aramco’s headquarters, causing a limited fire but no reported casualties. Saudi shares fell as the rebels promised further attacks on airports and oil facilities.
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From 15 October 2026 — Daily Brief
A Houthi strike damaged an administrative building at Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, deepening concern over the security of Gulf energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said the attack caused a limited fire. Regional officials reported damage to upper floors used by senior executives, but no casualties were recorded.
The Iran-aligned group said it would continue targeting Saudi airports and oil facilities in retaliation for Riyadh’s support of Yemeni government forces. The latest incident followed repeated missile and drone attacks on the kingdom, including strikes on Riyadh’s airport.
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark share index fell 1.7 per cent, with Aramco shares down 1.6 per cent. Oil markets were already under pressure from conflict and disruption risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
The physical damage described so far appears limited and there was no reported interruption to production. The economic significance lies in the rising frequency and reach of attacks. For energy-importing countries such as Bangladesh, any sustained threat to Saudi infrastructure or shipping routes could raise fuel and fertiliser costs even without a major loss of output.