Opinion Inside Saudi Arabia’s Campaign to Cancel the Palestinians
From trolls to TV, Riyadh is rewriting history to undermine the entire Palestinian struggle, softening up the Arab world for its pending normalization with Israel
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 The Saudis’ Heads Are in the Clouds of Peace, Their Feet in the Yemeni Mud
The crown prince is interested in a normalization with Israel and his father likes the Arab Peace Initiative, but the war in Yemen and threats to Prince Mohammed at home are keeping them busy
Amid 'Increasing' Crackdown, Saudi Dissidents Form Opposition Party
The National Assembly Party, made up mostly of exiled activists, calls for elected parliament and balance of powers but stop short of calling for protests in the kingdom
Saudi King to Trump: Palestinian State Is Condition for Normalizing Ties With Israel
In a phone call, Trump welcomes kingdom's decision to open Saudi airspace to Israel-UAE flights
Analysis From Gaza to Lebanon, Coronavirus Presents Israel With New Opportunities
Israel is able to manage risks and promote new alliances. But the entire region is entering a waiting game, with all eyes on the U.S. election
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Undergoes Successful Surgery, State News Agency Says
The king was admitted to hospital, suffering from inflammation of the gallbladder
Saudi Social Media Campaign Targets Former Crown Prince
Twitter storm comes as King Salman, 84, was admitted to hospital in the capital Riyadh, suffering from inflammation of the gall bladder
Turkey Tries Saudi Prince's Former Advisers in Absentia for Khashoggi's Killing
Saudi Arabia rejected Turkish demands for extradition of the suspects, charged with 'instigating a premeditated murder,' in the 2018 death of exile Saudi journalist
Khashoggi's Sons Forgive Saudi Killers, Sparing 5 Execution
In an interview in September with CBS’ '60 Minutes,' Prince Mohammed said he takes 'full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia'
Analysis Mohammed Bin Salman's Saudi Vision Will Have to Wait
The crown prince’s plans are threatened by a weak oil market, an oil war with Russia, and a shaky international reputation. But he’s not bothered by domestic criticism
Promise of Future Prosperity Fades as Austerity Hits Saudis' Pockets
Businesspeople and economists say tripling tax and suspending allowances for civil servants could worsen the Arab world's largest economy and delay job creation
Saudi Arabia Is Holding a Senior Prince Incommunicado Since March, Says Rights Group
Human Rights Watch added that Prince Faisal's whereabouts or status are not known
Analysis As Yemen Separatists Declare Self-rule, Saudi Arabia Looks for an Exit Strategy
A self-rule declaration has put paid to a recent cease-fire in Yemen, the country is slipping away from Riyadh’s grip and the coronavirus threatens to engulf it
Opinion Saudi Arabia Lost the Oil War, but Don’t Expect the Crown Prince to Go
Mohammad bin Salman was playing a game of high-stakes poker with Russia, but he didn’t have the hand to risk it
Analysis Double Whammy Could Cost Israel and Iran Their Key Gulf State Contact
The coronavirus crisis and oil price warfare have given Saudi Arabia and UAE critical leverage on a struggling Oman. It could be the end of Muscat’s maverick independent foreign policy, with repercussions across the Mideast
Opinion Coronavirus, and Saudi Arabia, Force Moscow to Freeze Its Plans for Middle East Domination
The coronavirus pandemic and the Kremlin’s battle with Saudi Arabia over oil prices are exposing both the vagueness and fragility of Putin’s ambitions in the Mideast, from Damascus to Tehran to Riyadh
Istanbul Prosecutor Indicts Saudi Suspects Including Crown Prince Aid for Khashoggi Murder
Prosecutor's office accuses two men of instigating the killing of the journalist and 18 for carrying out the orders
Analysis West Looks Away as Saudi Prince Begins Purge. But It Could Backfire
in the aftermath of arrests, saudi crown prince may face a larger internal rebellion
In First, Umbrella U.S. Jewish Group Sends Delegation to Saudi Arabia
The visit signals what could be an increasing warmness between some mainstream U.S. Jewish groups and Saudi Arabia as Israel also looks to forger informal ties
Analysis This Best-selling Saudi Novel Sheds Light on the Prospect of Normalization With Israel
Everyone expects a meeting between Bin Salman and Netanyahu – but public opinion in Saudi Arabia has not been won over yet
Israeli Cyberattack Firm NSO May Have Helped Saudis Hack Jeff Bezos' Phone, UN Experts Say
Saudi officials dismiss the allegations as absurd ■ NSO denies claims: 'We can say unequivocally that our technology was not used'
Aramco Tops Saudi Crown Prince's $2 Trillion Target Despite Doubts
The Saudi Crown Prince has made the Aramco initial public offering (IPO) the centrepiece of his plan to diversify the Kingdom's economy away from its dependence on oil
Boost for Saudi Arabia as Aramco Shares Close in on $2 Trillion After Debut
Price surge gives the state-owned oil giant a market value of about $1.88 trillion, comfortably making it the world's most valuable listed company
U.S. Bans Entry to Former Saudi Diplomat in Turkey Over Khashoggi Murder
Former Saudi consul general barred from entering the U.S. as Trump argues that Washington must not risk its alliance with Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Ends Gender-segregated Entrances for Restaurants
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been easing segregation and restrictions on women over past year, accompanied by a crackdown on dissent
WeWork Founder Adam Neumann 'Helped Kushner Craft Mideast Peace Plan'
The now disgraced ex-CEO reportedly claimed that three people would save the world: Mohammed bin Salman, Jared Kushner and Neumann himself
Analysis In Saudi Arabia, Liberalism and Openness Is Now an Order
Mohammad Bin Salman understands very well the social and religious implications of his vision of liberalization. His new Public Taste law is doing little to curb critics' fears
Opinion In a Warming World, Is Aramco Worth a Cool $2 Trillion?
Probably not, but Saudi investors are being given a compelling case to pony up for the oil giant’s stock at whatever price the crown prince wants
Saudi Arabia Formally Starts Long-awaited, 'World's Largest' IPO of State-run Oil Firm
In Aramco's first-ever half-year results, it reported income of $46.8 billion. Yet analysts say a $2 trillion valuation — Apple and Microsoft separately for instance are $1 trillion — may be a stretch
Pentagon Chief Visits Saudi Arabia as Tensions Simmer With Iran
On first visit to the Middle Eastern country since taking office, Esper attempts to push back against growing Russian influence in the region, according to a senior official