Saudi Aramco administrative building attacked, limited fire reported

Flames burn at a facility belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco south of Riyadh on Oct. 3. In recent weeks, Aramco has come under attack from Houthi authorities while Riyadh is backing Yemen’s internationally recognized government. | AFP-JIJI

Oct 14, 2026

RIYADH – An administrative building belonging to Saudi Arabian state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco in the eastern city of Dhahran was attacked, causing a limited fire, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday as fighting between Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis and the kingdom intensified.

Authorities responded to the incident late on Tuesday and took necessary measures, the ministry said, adding that there were no injuries or deaths.

A company source said earlier that a ballistic missile hit the Aramco headquarters complex in Dhahran. The source said an office tower in the complex was struck and that its top three floors were damaged. The source and two other people with knowledge of the matter said the building was on fire.

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