# Pro golf’s return to Middle East starts poorly

> Middle East golf events face delays as war disrupts travel.
- Title: Pro golf’s return to Middle East starts poorly · Golf
- Summary: Middle East golf events face delays as war disrupts travel. The PIF Saudi International has been postponed due to security concerns after Riyadh's airport…
- Keywords: dp world tour, saudi international, liver golf, rider cup, dubai, rider cup eligibility, sports, Pro, golf, return, Middle, East
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/pro-golfs-return-middle-east-treacherous-start
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:53:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dp world tour, saudi international, liver golf, rider cup, dubai, rider cup eligibility, sports
## Golf events delayed
The PIF Saudi International has been postponed from Nov 18-21 due to security concerns after Riyadh's airport attack.
## DP World Tour plans UAE events
DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings says events will be held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai despite travel challenges.
## LIV Golf players affected
Jon Rahm is being freed from LIV Golf contracts as Saudi PIF cuts funding to the league.
## Travel disruptions
Golfers faced flight stoppages and months stuck in Dubai after Iran war began in February.
## Next steps
The Saudi International will resume in Riyadh after security concerns are resolved.
## Key takeaway

The PIF Saudi International has been postponed due to security concerns after Riyadh's airport attack, with DP World Tour planning to host events in the UAE despite travel challenges.