The First Bid to Oust the Saudi King and Son Failed – But Intrigue Simmers
Beset with a host of domestic and external challenges, the House of Saud is on the verge of a precipice.
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Prince Muqrin
Saudi King Abdullah said ready to abdicate over ill health, as ISIS strikes the kingdom’s border
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, 91, the Saudi monarch who worked tirelessly to inch his hidebound, ultra-conservative kingdom into modern times, is
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Princes Rattled by Ageing Monarch’s Constant Reshuffles
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah set off for a Moroccan vacation on May 20, which – judging from precedent – will
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Saudi Crown Prince Salman’s Head Is on the Block
The moment of truth in the race for the successor of 90-year old Saudi King Abdullah is fast approaching. The
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Frontrunner for Next Crown Prince is Former Intelligence Chief Prince Muqrin
Since Saudi monarchs tend to live to great ages, the position of Crown Prince must be filled at all times
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