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How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?

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The attacks are shattering the illusion of Saudi Arabia as a safe international investment hub as it tries to attract foreign money and diversify away from oil. This nightmare scenario for a key US ally in the Gulf has been years in the making, weapons and regional experts say.

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  • SECTIONS How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively ReutersBy SECTIONS How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively Reuters

    The attacks are shattering the illusion of Saudi Arabia as a safe international investment hub as it tries to attract foreign money and diversify away from oil. This nightmare scenario for a key US ally in the Gulf has been years in the making, weapons and regional experts say. T…

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