Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

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King Salman in 2004 on a visit to Spain during his tenure as Riyadh’s governor. (EPA/Jose Huesca)

King Salman: A Seasoned Statesman

by Badr Alkhorayef | Jan 25, 2015 | Features

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—It is difficult to do justice here to the remarkable traits of leadership and humanity possessed by Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, who succeeded his late brother King Abdullah on Friday. With over six decades of experience...

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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz arrives at Heathrow Airport in west London in this October 29, 2007 file photo. (Reuters/Dylan Martinez)

King Abdullah: A charismatic and groundbreaking leader

by Badr Alkhorayef | Jan 23, 2015 | Features

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Late Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud safely navigated Saudi Arabia through a period of extreme change, regionally and internationally. Despite facing numerous challenges and adversities, the much-loved monarch ensured that the Kingdom...