MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Top 10 World’s Most Powerful People

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has landed on the Forbes list of the world's most powerful people for the first time, ranking the powerful young leader within the top 10.

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Space for private equity in Saudi’s grand vision

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Power Usage

The energy cost of air conditioning: 70% of Saudi Arabia’s electricity is used for AC

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Detentions

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Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince’s Selection Among Forbes’ 10 most Powerful People in World

Analysts and experts have described the selection of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, among the world's 10 most powerful...

 

Archaeology

Saudi-French excavation mission in Najran find coins dating back 1st century AD

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Jeddah Airport

VIDEO: Saudi plane makes an emergency landing at Jeddah Airport

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