The King of Saudi Arabia, 84-year-old Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has undergone gallbladder surgery after being admitted to King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre earlier this week for inflammation of the organ.
The state news agency, SPA, reported that the surgery was successful, and the King is recovering well. He will remain in the Riyadh hospital for some time to recover…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has been admitted to hospital.
The 84-year-old monarch was admitted to a hospital in the capital of Riyadh after suffering from gall bladder problems. Saudi Arabia’s state news agency, SPA, said on Monday that His Majesty was…
Saudi Arabia’s Princess Reema bint Bandar al-Saud has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Her inclusion was approved during the IOC’s 136th session.
The IOC made the announcement of her election on Friday. She is one of four…
Princess Basmah bint Saud Al Saud, one of the many children of King Saud of Saudi Arabia, has revealed that she is being held in prison. She asked her cousin Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to release her and to provide her with medical care.
Princess Basmah is known to be an outspoken human rights advocate, and she has called for Saudi Arabia to become a constitutional monarchy. It is…
American actress and singer Lindsay Lohan, 33, has a “platonic and respectful” relationship with Saudi Arabia’s 34-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to Lohan’s father, Michael.
Rumours began circulating over the summer about Lindsay…
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia expected to make third attempt to buy Manchester United
28th October 2019
Manchester United is reportedly expecting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to make a third attempt to buy the team.
The Crown Prince has made two previous offers, including a £3 billion offer, and is expected to attempt to buy the football club once…
A Saudi Prince has been named Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by King Salman via Royal Decree. This was part of a parital cabinet reshuffle taking place to help improve the kingdom’s image after the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The young 44-year-old royal, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, assumed his post on 23 October 2019. He…
Personal bodyguard of King Salman of Saudi Arabia killed in personal dispute
30th September 2019
King Salman of Saudi Arabia’s personal bodyguard, named as Maj. Gen. Abdulaziz Al-Fagham, was killed in a personal dispute on Saturday night.
The bodyguard was shot dead at a property in Jeddah by a friend after a “personal dispute,” according to the…
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia takes responsibility for Khashoggi killing: "It happened under my watch"
26th September 2019
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said he bears responsibility for the killing of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi because it “happened under my watch.” The son of King Salman of Saudi Arabia made the comments on a PBS interview documentary set…
Daughter of Saudi King found guilty of ordering assault on French worker in Paris
20th September 2019
Last week, a Paris court found Princess Hassa bint Salman Al Saud guilty of ordering her bodyguard to beat up a French worker in 2016. The Princess was not present at court, where she was found guilty of violence and complicity to hold someone against their will. Princess Hassa was handed a ten-month suspended sentence and fined €10,000. An international arrest warrant was issued for her in…
