Riyadh: Safe Haven for Billionaires Amid Middle East Chaos

0:00On March 2nd, Riyadh and Saudi Arabia has turned into the main escape hatch for billionaires and executives fleeing deadly Iranian missile strikes on. Dubai and Abu Dhabi After U.S. and Israeli preemptive attacks on Iran, killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran hit back hard, killing at least three civilians in. Dubai and sparking a regional war zone. Airspace across the Middle East, lockdown fast, canceling nearly 6,000 flights worldwide and delaying almost 30,000 more. Strikes also targeted Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, but Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport stayed open as one of the few. Operational hubs in the area, wealthy families and business leaders are piling into SUV con boys for the 10-hour desert drive from Dubai to Riyadh, where private jets wait to whisk, them to Europe. Charter prices have surged, with one-way flights now costing up to $350,000 as demand explodes.

1:01Saudi forces intercepted incoming missiles aimed at the capital, keeping skies clear despite the chaos. Recent visa changes let many nationalities arrive without advanced paperwork, making Riyadh an unexpected safe spot, despite its past, with attacks and strict rules. Even as some influencers claim Dubai still feels secure, the super rich exodus through Riyadh shows how quickly the region shifted, positioning the Saudi capital as the go-to lifeline amid escalating tensions.