Saudi Arabia Cuts Family Influence in Binladin Group Overhaul
Only two Bin Laden brothers, Saad and Abdullah, are represented on the new nine-person board
Mohammed bin Salman
Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was born August 31, 1985. He is the youngest defense minister in the world and is the first in line to the throne. He was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in June, 2017, following his father's decision to remove Muhammad bin Nayef from all positions. He is also serving as first deputy prime minister, president of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs.
In 2016, Prince Mohammed introduced "Vision 2030," which is aimed at making the kingdom the heart of the Arab and Islamic world, an investment powerhouse and a hub connecting three continents. It seeks to diversify and privatize the economy, making it less reliant on oil.
One of bin Salman's most notable reforms was the removal of the ban on female drivers.
Analysis MBS Has a BDS Problem: Khashoggi’s Shadow Haunts the Saudi Crown Prince
October’s murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul is still tripping up Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ties to the West
Big Business Forgets Khashoggi and Continues to Pump Billions Into Saudi Arabia
Some Western firms pulled back after Khashoggi killing, but several big multinationals are staying committed
Saudi Crown Prince Has Gone 'Full Gangster,' U.S. Senators Assert
Florida's Marco Rubio and Wisconsin's Ron Johnson slam kingdom's action during confirmation hearing of Trump's pick for ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Google Isn’t Taking Down App That Allows Saudi Men to Track Saudi Women Abroad
Company: App doesn’t violate any of its rules for users
Why Muslim and Arab Countries Are Working So Hard to Win Over U.S. Evangelicals
The visit by a group of American pastors to Azerbaijan this week is the latest instance of outreach from the Muslim world, following prior visits to Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Saudi Arabia — and it is not all about gaining access to the Trump administration
This Jewish Comedian Offered to Marry MBS – and Sparked an Instant Controversy
The joke, which was featured on Noam Shuster’s weekly satirical spot in i24 News Arabic, alluded to Israel’s once-secret relations with Saudi Arabia inching toward the public arena
Kushner, MbS Discuss 'Increasing Cooperation' and Israeli-Palestinian Peace Efforts
Riyadh meeting was their first face-to-face talks since the crown prince became embroiled in the scandal of the killing of U.S.-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Opinion Pakistan Just Became Saudi Arabia's Client State, and Turned Its Back on Tehran
Mohammed bin Salman got a sycophantic welcome in Islamabad this week, as Saudi Arabia threw Pakistan an economic lifeline. But that aid came at a steep price: Pakistan has now formally joined the Sunni Muslim axis against Iran
Analysis Mohammed Bin Salman Looks East but Worries About the West
The cooperation agreement with Pakistan is only the first step in the Saudi ‘expansion to the east.’ The bad news: A U.S. Congress that may end funding for the war in Yemen
Analysis Saudis Pour Money Into Superpower Dream, but Miss a Key Ingredient
Saudi Arabia has more money than Turkey and Iran, which have managed to make their arms industries a source of major revenue
Turkish Police Believe Khashoggi's Body Was Burned, Report Says
The consulate had two wells and a gas and wood floor furnace that could reach heat of over 1,000 degrees, destroying any DNA traces, says state-run Anadolu news agency
National Enquirer Owner Considered Registering as a Foreign Agent for Saudis, Report Says
American Media Inc., which is currently embroiled in a scandal with Jeff Bezos, put out a magazine which was slammed as pro-Saudi propaganda in 2018
Saudis Invest Billions to Make 'Haunted' Antiquities Site a Tourist Draw
The development of Al-Ula is part of a push to attract non-Muslim tourists and temper the austere strain of Sunni Islam that has dominated Saudi Arabia for decades
Saudi Arabia's 'Complete Lack of Transparency' on Khashoggi Murder Is Concerning, Turkey Says
Series of 'false denials' from Saudi officials had led to uncertainty on a host of issues surrounding the case, says aide to Turkish president
Report: Bin Salman Told an Aide That He Would Go After Khashoggi 'With a Bullet'
Recently transcribed conversations by U.S. intelligence reveal new details about the involvement of Saudi crown prince in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Khashoggi Murder 'Planned and Perpetrated' by Saudi Officials, UN Finds
Saudi officials 'seriously undermined' and delayed Turkey's efforts to investigate crime scene at Istanbul consulate, UN rapport says
U.S. Lawmakers Slam Saudi Arabia and Trump for Alleged Weapons Transfers – Call for Restrictions
Critical comments from Eliot Engel and other foreign affairs committee members were only the latest recent expressions of frustration with Saudi Arabia from U.S. lawmakers
Saudi Arabia Pledges to Crack Down on Male Guardianship Abuses
Every Saudi woman is assigned a male relative whose approval is needed to marry, obtain a passport and travel abroad
Saudi Authorities at 'Highest Level' Likely Responsible for Activist's Torture, Say British MPs
Three British lawmakers on Monday endorsed reports that women activists detained in Saudi Arabia have been tortured - a violation of international law
With Over $100 Billion Recovered, Saudi Arabia Ends High-profile Anti-corruption Crackdown
87 out of 381 people summoned confessed to charges and reached settlements with authorities, but dozens more await their cases to be heard
Opinion Is Jared Kushner Dangerous for America?
Middle East states have leverage on Jared Kushner, Trump's most incompetent, greedy princeling and key 'architect' of his Mideast strategy. How badly compromised is he? And what danger does he pose to U.S. national interests?
Leading UN Investigator in Khashoggi Inquiry Requests Access Into Saudi Consulate
Agnes Callamard, UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, says she will seek access to the scene of the crime during her week-long trip to Istanbul
Turkey Calls for International Investigation Into Khashoggi Murder
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says he wants to bring up the issue with UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Execution, Agnes Callamard during her visit to Turkey
Saudi Arabia Implores Davos: Forget Khashoggi, Let's Do Business
The Davos gathering in the Swiss Alps is a chance for the Saudis to try to put behind them months of intense criticism over the murder of the outspoken critic of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia Eyes Billions of Dollars in Entertainment Investments
Reforms aim to capture a portion of the $20 billion currently spent overseas every year by Saudis seeking entertainment
Turkey Planning International Investigation Into Khashoggi Murder
'We see how those who spoke of freedom of press are now covering this up after seeing money,' says Turkish official
Saudi Cleric Dies After Five Months in Prison for Dissent
Ahmed al-Amari, who previously served as a dean at Islamic University in Medina, was arrested in August in crackdown on people believed to be close to a religious scholar who published a book critical of the Saudi royal family
U.S.-Saudi Relations Can't Move Forward Until MBS 'Dealt With,' Senator Graham Says
After meeting with Turkey's Erdogan, Republican Senator vowed further sanctions over the Khashoggi case, but gave no specifics concerning Saudi crown prince
Analysis A Runaway Teen Scored a Victory Over Saudi Crown Prince. But She's Not Free Yet
Saudi women are quietly rebelling against the kingdom on Facebook and Twitter. But even on social media, there are people who monitor, threaten, smear or arrest them