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Attempted attack on Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh: Energy Ministry

Published: 08 Nov 2026 - 12:10 pm | Last Updated: 08 Nov 2026 - 12:13 pm
(Files) This picture shows Aramco tower in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh on March 3, 2025. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

(Files) This picture shows Aramco tower in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh on March 3, 2025. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

Doha, Qatar: The Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack today, Sunday, November 8, 2026.

The official source at the Ministry said that the attack resulted in falling shrapnel that caused minor damage to the building, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

The source added that the relevant authorities promptly responded to the incident and took the necessary measures.