Twitter Suspends Disgraced Saudi Royal Adviser Embroiled in Khashoggi Affair
Saud al-Qahtani, who had also overseen a pro-Israel PR campaign in the kingdom, is said to still wield considerable influence ■ Other pro-Saudi accounts also removed
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.
Saudi Princess Ordered Beating of Worker in Paris, French Court Finds
Crown prince's sister found complicit in threatening and kidnapping worker, who said her bodyguard bound and beat him before forcing him to kiss her feet
Saudi Arabia's MBS Hosts Delegation of U.S. Evangelical Leaders on Eve of 9/11 Anniversary
U.S.-Israeli leading visit urges lawmakers to 'see the reforms the crown prince is making' as the Kingdom attempts to improve its image post-Khashoggi's murder
In Last Words, Slain Journalist Khashoggi Asked Killers Not to Suffocate Him
Transcript published in Turkey's Sabah newspaper gives more precise details of the journalist's last moments at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul
Saudi Arabia, One of the World's Biggest Arms Importers, Launches Its Own Defense Industry
Saudi Arabia will now license companies to manufacture firearms, ammunition, military explosives, military equipment, individual military equipment, and military electronics
Sudan's Bashir Charged With Corruption, Holding Illicit Foreign Currency
Ousted Sudanese president says he received $25 million from MBS, as well as funds from other sources, but that he didn't use the money for his own benefit
Saudis May Have Hailed 'Historic' Reform, but Women's Rights Can Still Be Thwarted by Male Relatives
Despite new developments, male relatives can still file cases of disobedience and absence from home against women – a crime in the kingdom
Muslims Call to #Boycotthajj in Protest of Saudi Human Rights Violations
Online movement urging believers to opt out of annual pilgrimage slammed by Saudi officials as 'unwise' and 'malicious'
Analysis In Saudi Arabia, Women's Rights Are Used to Sweep Murder Under the Rug
Mohammed bin Salman decided to allow women to travel abroad without the permission of a male guardian to polish his image with the West. But how will the new law really affect the kingdom’s harsh and patriarchal customs?
Explained Old Habits Die Hard: Saudi Arabia Struggles to End Oil Addiction
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's goal to ensure his country wouldn't be 'at the mercy of commodity price volatility or external markets' looks set to be missed
Saudi Changes Allow Women to Travel Without Male Consent
Other changes issued in the decrees allow women to register a marriage, divorce or child's birth, and be issued family documents, but women still need permission to leave prison, exit a domestic abuse shelter or marry
Facebook Says It Dismantled Covert Influence Campaign Tied to Saudi Government
Social media giant claims it suspended more than 350 accounts and pages with about 1.4 million followers that promoted state propaganda and attack Riyadh's regional rivals
Opinion Saudi Arabia’s Vicious Troll Army Has a New Target: Palestinians
When Saudi Arabia's most fanatical pro-Israel influencer was kicked out of Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque this week, it was a propaganda gift for the kingdom's anti-Palestinian trolls, tasked with pushing normalization with Israel at all costs
Saudi Arabia’s Hometown Ambitions Could Clip Wealth Fund's Wings
If foreign investments do not materialize, major domestic projects in the country risk being delayed or scaled back, sources say
Toyota Snub Dents Saudi Arabia’s Manufacturing Drive
High labor costs and a lack of local supplies discouraged the Japanese; Riyadh must now look elsewhere for a partner
Analysis Egypt's Sissi Had No Time to Kill ex-President Morsi – He Has a Few Countries to Run
Could deposed leader's courtroom death be Cairo's Khashoggi affair?
‘Joints Will Be Separated’: Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder, Retold
New UN report calls for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other senior Saudi officials to be investigated over their liability for Khashoggi's death
Overruling His Experts, Pompeo Keeps Saudis Off U.S. Child Soldiers List
Instead of adding Saudi Arabia to the list, Sudan will be reinstated after being removed last year, three of the sources said
Evidence Suggests Saudi Crown Prince Is Liable for Khashoggi Murder, Says UN Expert
UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions calls for countries to widen sanctions to include the Crown Prince unless he can prove he has no responsibility
Saudi Crown Prince Blames Iran for Tanker Attacks but Says Kingdom Doesn't Want War
'The kingdom does not want a war in the region but it will not hesitate to deal with any threats to its people, its sovereignty, or its vital interests,' Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told a Saudi newspaper
Saudi Crown Prince Blames Iran for Gulf Tanker Attack, Local Media Reports
Mohammed bin Salman calls on international community to take 'decisive stand' but says he does not want war
U.S. Urges Saudi Progress on Khashoggi Investigation Before Murder Anniversary
U.S. lawmakers, citing evidence of Saudi crown prince's role in the journalist's murder, have ramped up efforts to block Trump’s arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Republican, Democratic Senators Seek to Block Trump Saudi Arms Sales
The Arms Export Control Act gives Congress the right to vote on whether to stop major weapons sales by passing a resolution of disapproval
Mohammed Bin Salman Has Shattered Saudi Diplomacy. What Happens Now?
Under the crown prince, the kingdom takes direct responsibility for its meddling in the region
Undeterred by Khashoggi Murder, Global Executives Return to Saudi Arabia
Big investors in Saudi Arabia appear to be focused on potential deals in the largest Arab economy and the world's top oil exporter as it opens up under a transformation drive led by Prince Mohammed
Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen Targets Drone Store Near Presidential Palace
Yemen's war has killed tens of thousands of people - some of them from coalition air strikes - and driven 10 million to the brink of famine
How the Saudi Royal Rivalry Rattles the Entire Middle East
Disgruntled members of the Saudi royal family are challenging Crown Prince Mohammed's power – endangering themselves in the process
Saudi Arabia: A Kingdom in Turmoil
The Mideast's biggest paradox: Extremist ideology and an alliance with the U.S. ■ A modern army with not enough manpower ■ A Mideast peace initiative and a quagmire in Yemen ■ Where is Saudi Arabia headed?
Will Khashoggi’s Murder Foil the Saudi-Israeli Thaw?
These burgeoning ties, marked by resistance to Iran, depend on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ability to stay in power
Saudi Arabia, Oil Superpower, Now Forced to Play by Others’ Rules
As more countries reduce their dependence on Saudi crude oil, the kingdom is trying to transform its economy – and finds itself at the mercy of buyers