Days after King Salman was hospitalized, renewing rumors about his health, the royal court announced that the 84-year-old monarch had undergone an operation.
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Had Been Lying Low. That’s Over.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seemed to be keeping a low profile. Then he detained senior members of the royal family and started an oil price war.
Roundup of Saudi Royals Expands With Detention of a 4th Prince
The arrests have raised questions about whether the crown prince was on the verge of taking full power from his father, King Salman.
Why Spy on Twitter? For Saudi Arabia, It’s the Town Square
The indictment of two former Twitter employees accused of spying for the Saudis highlights the platform’s power and the kingdom’s efforts to control it.
One Year On, Shadow of Khashoggi’s Killing Stalks Saudi Prince
Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is trying to regain his international footing after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
Top Bodyguard to 2 Saudi Kings Is Shot Dead
Gen. Abdulaziz al-Faghem, who oversaw protection for two Saudi kings, was shot and killed in what the Saudi news media called a personal dispute.
Saudi King Appoints a Son, Prince Abdulaziz, as Energy Minister
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman is the first member of the royal family to oversee the kingdom’s vital oil sector, part of a wider shake up of top energy-sector jobs.
Saudi Arabia Says Women Can Travel Without Male Guardians
The kingdom said that women could get passports, travel and work without the permission of a male guardian.
Kushner Met With Saudi Crown Prince to Push Mideast Peace Plan
The meeting was Jared Kushner’s first face-to-face encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since Saudi agents killed the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.
Kushner Met With Saudi Crown Prince to Push Mideast Peace Plan
The meeting was Jared Kushner’s first face-to-face encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since Saudi agents killed the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.