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In this photo provided by the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi’s newly enthroned King Salman, center, receives oaths of loyalty in a traditional Islamic investiture ceremony that bestows his legitimacy, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. World leaders and top dignitaries began arriving in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to give their condolences following the death of King Abdullah, […]

Opinion: The Saudi Succession

by Mshari Al-Zaydi | Jan 25, 2015 | Opinion

It is only natural that the death of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz would be greeted with such an outpouring of grief due to his status as a unique and visionary world leader. The King of Saudi Arabia; Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; an icon for Arabs and Muslims; the...

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epa04579855 A handout photograph made available by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows new Saudi King, Salman bin Abdul Aziz (R) receiving dignitaries, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 January 2015. Saudi King Abdullah died in the early hours of 23 January, aged 90, after ruling since 2005 though he had been defacto ruler since 1995 […]

Opinion: Reassuring the People of Saudi Arabia

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jan 24, 2015 | Opinion

The decrees issued by the Saudi Royal Court on Friday are among the most significant decisions to be witnessed by the people of Saudi Arabia since the start of the century. The announcements came at a turbulent time for the region and in an era when it is important...

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Opinion: Saudi succession ensures stability

by Salman Al-dossary | Jan 24, 2015 | Opinion

As the people of Saudi Arabia, from the Crown Prince downwards, prayed for the recovery of our dear King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who was admitted to hospital in late December last year, speculations and predictions about the future of the ruling House of Saud...

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An image grab taken from Saudi state TV on January 23, 2015 shows Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman in his first public address, in the Saudi capital Riyadh. (AFP/Saudi TV)

King Salman calls for national unity, appoints new Crown and Deputy Crown Prince

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 23, 2015 | Middle East

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—New Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz has called for national unity and solidarity following the death of King Abdullah, moving quickly to appoint a new Crown Prince and Deputy Crown Prince. He pledged no change in the Kingdom’s direction,...

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An image grab taken from Saudi state TV on January 23, 2015 shows mourners around the body of Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz during his funeral procession at Prince Turki Bin Abdullah mosque in Riyadh. (AFP Photo/HO/Saudi TV)

Saudi Arabia mourns death of King Abdullah

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 23, 2015 | Middle East

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi nationals across the Kingdom are mourning the passing of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz following his death in the early hours of Friday morning. He is succeeded by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who in his first statement as Saudi...