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Saudi Aramco Orders Staff Evacuation From HQ Over Yemen Security Threat
The Saudi oil giant has instructed employees to leave its eastern headquarters following recent attacks, escalating concerns over regional tensions. Non-essential personnel had already been working remotely since the facility came under fire last week.
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Saudi Aramco has directed staff to evacuate its main headquarters in eastern Saudi Arabia as security tensions with Yemen-based militant groups intensify. The directive marks a significant escalation in precautionary measures at the state-run oil company's operations hub.
The evacuation order comes days after the headquarters facility sustained direct hits from attacks linked to Houthi forces operating from Yemen. Non-essential employees had transitioned to remote work arrangements following the initial strike, but the latest development signals heightened alarm among company officials about the ongoing threat.
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated drone and missile strikes from Yemen-based groups over the past several years, with energy infrastructure frequently targeted. Aramco's facilities, critical to global oil supplies, have been subject to heightened security protocols amid the regional conflict.
The evacuation reflects broader concerns about stability in Saudi Arabia's oil and gas sector. Aramco officials have not yet provided details on the duration of the evacuation or impact on production operations, though the company has maintained operations despite previous security incidents.