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Opinion: Saudi Arabia’s New Blood

by Mshari Al-Zaydi | Feb 1, 2015 | Opinion

In a vitally important and effective step, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz has brought in new blood to Saudi Arabia’s government and ministries. This represents a comprehensive and formidable government, combining the vitality of youth and the wisdom of age. This government...

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(FILES) – A file picture taken on January 27, 2015 shows Saudi new King Salman stands during the arrival of US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman has tightened his hold on power on January 30, 2015, firing two sons of […]

Opinion: Restructuring the Saudi State

by Salman Al-dossary | Jan 31, 2015 | Opinion

Was it a surprise? Perhaps only those who don’t know Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz were surprised by the quality of the bold decisions that he took earlier this week in one fell swoop. However, the majority of Saudis are well aware of King Salman’s practical...

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King Salman (C) and Prince Miteb, son of late Saudi King Abdullah (L) receive dignitaries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/SPA)

Saudi King orders major cabinet shake-up

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 30, 2015 | Middle East

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Bin Abdulaziz ordered a major cabinet reshuffle and awarded bonuses to all state employees in a string of royal decrees announced by the monarch one week after succeeding his late brother King Abdullah to the throne....

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (C) speaks to Crown Prince Muqrin, (center L) in Riyadh on January 24, 2015. (AP Photo/SPA)

Opinion: A Seamless Transition

by Osman Mirghani | Jan 30, 2015 | Opinion

People from time to time question the future of monarchies in the Middle East, and their ability to face the challenges posed by their turbulent surroundings. They continue to ask these questions though it has became obvious that the region’s monarchies have proved to...

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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: Saudi Arabia’s greatest asset is stability

by Amir Taheri | Jan 30, 2015 | Opinion

In one of those coincidences that adds spice to history, the meeting this week between US President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman Bin Abdulaziz also marked the 70th anniversary of the first meeting between the leaders of the two nations. For it was...