Mohammed Bin Salman

Saudi Prince's Rise to Power Turns Him Into A Billionaire Boss

World News | Bloomberg | Monday August 12, 2019

It was an unprecedented move against once-inviolable power figures in the kingdom, framed as a crackdown on corruption.

Saudi To Allow Women To Travel Without Male Permission, Says Report

World News | Vivian Nereim, Bloomberg | Friday August 2, 2019

Saudi Arabia will allow women to travel abroad without permission from a male guardian, ending a restriction that came under heavy international criticism and led some women to take extreme measures to flee the country, according to the Okaz newspaper.

Saudi Prince's $500 Billion Megacity Shows Signs Of Life

World News | Vivian Nereim, Donna Abu-Nasr, Bloomberg | Monday July 29, 2019

The walls are covered with graffiti in the sleepy fishing village of Khurayba. There are supplications to God, advertisements for vacation rentals and house painters. Near the local school, there's a scribbled plea: "Open the windows of hope and drive out the despair."

Beach Games Show Off Saudi Prince's Dream For $500 Billion Luxurious City

World News | Vivian Nereim, Donna Abu-Nasr | Tuesday July 23, 2019

The tournament on the sandy shores of northern Saudi Arabia was meant to be about sports, but for many of the spectators the real draw was the venue.

French Prosecutors Seek Suspended Prison Sentence For Saudi Princess

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 10, 2019

French prosecutors said on Tuesday they were pushing for a six-month suspended prison sentence for the king of Saudi Arabia's daughter, as she went on trial in absentia in a case involving the beating of a workman in her luxury flat in Paris.

Saudi Crown Prince's Sister On Trial Over Alleged Beating Of Workman

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 9, 2019

The sister of the crown prince of Saudi Arabia goes on trial Tuesday in a French court over the alleged beating of a workman who was refurbishing her ultra-luxury Paris apartment.

Trump Says Saudi Crown Prince Doing "Spectacular Job"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 29, 2019

US President Donald Trump Saturday praised Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying he was doing a "spectacular job" as the pair met on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

Saudi Arabia Raises India's Haj Quota By 30,000

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

In a significant step, Saudi Arabia has increased India's Haj quota from 1,70,000 to 2,00,000, paving the way for 30,000 more Indians to go for the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in the kingdom.

PM Modi, Saudi Prince Salman Meet In Japan, Plan To Deepen Strategic Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman today, and focused on deepening strategic ties. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, energy security, and counter-terrorism with the "invaluable strategic partner" in Osaka.

Trump Dials Saudi Crown Prince Over Iran, Rise In Oil Prices

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 22, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Friday to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Middle East stability and the oil market, the White House said, after tensions with Iran prompted a rise in oil prices.

US Senate To Vote On Blocking $8.1 Billion Saudi Arms Sales

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 20, 2019

The US Senate will vote Thursday on whether to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, a lawmaker said, as legislators' outrage with the kingdom grows.

"Nothing New": Saudi Arabia Rebuffs Report on Jamal Khashoggi Murder

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 20, 2019

Saudi Arabia's minister of state for foreign affairs on Wednesday rejected a UN report that said there is credible evidence Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other high-level officials are liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Has "The Sacrificial Lamb" Arrived?: New Recordings In Khashoggi Murder

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 20, 2019

Moments before Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed and dismembered last October, two of his suspected murderers waiting at the kingdom's Istanbul consulate fretted about the task at hand, according to a UN report published on Wednesday.

Saudi Crown Prince Knew Of "Criminal Mission" Targeting Khashoggi: Report

World News | Carol Morello, Kareem Fahim, The Washington Post | Thursday June 20, 2019

A special U.N. investigator on Wednesday called for further investigation of high-level Saudi officials, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

"Credible" Proof Linking Saudi Crown Prince To Khashoggi Murder: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 19, 2019

There is "credible evidence" linking Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi last October, an independent UN rights expert said Wednesday, calling for an international investigation.