Arab bourses slide after Riyadh airport attack; Saudi leads losses

Stock indices across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain fell after an attack on Riyadh Airport, with Saudi equities hit hardest. The attack introduces a geopolitical risk premium into regional markets, though the extent of the damage and any operational disruption remain unconfirmed. This marks a direct market reaction to a security incident, signaling heightened investor sensitivity to regional instability.