Concerned about the economic consequences of the war with the Houthis on Saudi Arabia The fear of the economic consequences of the war with the Houthis on Saudi Arabia has increased even more. Saudi Arabia's GDP is expected to fall by 3.6 percent this year. The decline in activity and oil exports and airport closures are among the factors playing a role. Saudi Arabia's main airports have ceased operations until next Saturday, and the number of airlines canceling their flights to Saudi Arabia is increasing. The Houthi attacks challenged two major summits being held in Saudi Arabia, including the International Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, which began on First, and the names of several senior managers in the oil companies were removed from his plans.