Major Saudi conferences to proceed, organisers say, despite deadly airport attack

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Organisers say major Saudi energy and investment conferences will proceed this month despite a deadly missile attack on Riyadh’s airport. The attack killed four people, damaged an airliner and disrupted flights, while the UK, France and Germany advised citizens to avoid Riyadh.

By Timour Azhari and Federico Maccioni RIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The organisers of two major Saudi energy and investment conferences said their events will go ahead this month and reassured visitors on security, after missile attacks on Riyadh's airport left four people dead and an airliner heavily damaged this week. The attacks led to widespread flight disruptions, with people taking land routes or circuitous alternative flights. The UK, France and Germany have warned their citizens to avoid Riyadh.