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.

Saudi Arabia ‘plotting joint bid with Italy for 2030 World Cup’ as England’s hopes are on the rocks after Wembley crowd trouble
Saudi Arabia appears to be on the brink of launching a joint bid with Italy to host the 2030 World Cup, in news which could be a crushing blow to England's hopes of their own quest to hold the event with the Republic of Ireland.
Jul 16, 2021 14:11
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Hajj pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 people from within Saudi Arabia due to Covid, kingdom says
Mecca will be off limits to the vast majority of Muslims this year, after Saudi Arabia announced that only a select few, all from within the country, would be allowed to participate in the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Jun 12, 2021 12:31
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‘He was a natural’: Female rally champ hails Prince William after spin with British royal in racing car preaching climate change
A racing driver who partners current rallycross world champ Timmy Hansen and competes against the likes of ex-Formula One king Jenson Button has hailed Prince William, praising the British royal after showing him an electric car.
May 22, 2021 21:52
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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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