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Saudi Arabia cancels 'Davos in the Desert' due to air strikes

NPR | By Aya Batrawy,

A Martínez

Published October 21, 2026 at 4:40 AM EDT

Britain offers military support as Saudi cancels renowned 'Davos in desert" investor meeting due to air strikes.

Aya Batrawy

Aya Batraway is an NPR International Correspondent based in Dubai.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.