Salman of Saudi Arabia

Salman of Saudi Arabia (Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud), born on December 31, has been King of Saudi Arabia and head of the House of Saud since 2015. He is also taking positions of Prime Minister and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. He became the King after the death of his stepbrother.

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘snubs $7.3MN a year to front Saudi Arabia tourism drive’ as bosses reportedly also target deal for Lionel Messi
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has turned down a lucrative offer to apply his golden touch to a series of "Welcome to Arabia" commercials, according to reports that also say Lionel Messi has been approached for the campaign.
Jan 23, 2021 11:02
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After Jeddah attack, Saudi crown prince vows to strike ‘with iron fist’ anyone threatening kingdom's security
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that those who would endanger the kingdom’s security and stability would face Riyadh’s “iron fist,” a day after a grenade attack at a non-Muslim cemetery in the city of Jeddah.
Nov 12, 2020 23:49
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Khashoggi fiancee sues Saudi Crown Prince & 20 others for journalist’s killing in US court
The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has sued Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and more than two dozen aides and officials in an American court, accusing them of planning and executing the assassination.
Oct 20, 2020 23:05
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'We are serious people': Ex-US ambassador quits firm linked to Newcastle bid – days after bosses admit Obama photo was altered
A former US ambassador has left a firm controlled by the cousins leading a bid for Premier League Newcastle, exiting in the aftermath of the pair admitting that a photo of them with ex-President Barack Obama had been doctored.
Aug 26, 2020 19:15
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Loh & behold: Billionaire group 'at advanced stage' in new takeover of Premier League Newcastle with support of club's ex-striker
A new takeover of Newcastle could be completed by a group led by entrepreneurs Terence and Nelson Loh, who have said they are in line to become the first Singaporean owners of a Premier League in a potential $370 million deal.
Aug 16, 2020 14:35
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Saudi Arabia vs Qatar: The new twist in the Newcastle takeover shows the symbolism of sport in the nations' geopolitical stand-off
If the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United seemed to inch closer last week, the last few days have put it on the back foot and left many wondering whether bitter rivals Qatar could sink Saudi hopes of Premier League entry.
May 14, 2020 16:43
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