Books The Untold Biography Of MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN AL SAUD By BEST SELLING AUTHOR Peter Clarke

• Early Life and Education: Born August 31, 1985, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to King Salman and Fahda bint Falah Al Hithlain; raised with royal grooming and education at King Saud University, earning a law degree.
• Rise to Power: Early political advisory roles starting in 2009, swiftly rising when his father became king in 2015; appointed Minister of Defense and head of key councils shaping Saudi Arabia’s economic and policy directions.
• Vision 2030: Architect of the ambitious Vision 2030 plan aiming to diversify the Saudi economy beyond oil, boost tourism, develop technology sectors, and modernize society.
• Social Reforms: Eased restrictions on women’s rights, including lifting the driving ban and reducing religious police powers, while balancing conservative societal structures.
• Economic Initiatives: Oversaw the planned IPO of state oil giant Aramco, launched megaprojects such as Neom — a futuristic city aimed at transforming regional dynamics — and efforts to attract foreign investment.
• Foreign Policy and Military Engagements: Led Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in Yemen to counter Houthi rebels, navigating complex regional rivalries with Iran and managing shifts in diplomatic relations.
• Consolidation of Power: Removal of political rivals, high-profile anti-corruption crackdowns on elites, and centralizing authority as Crown Prince and later Prime Minister.
• Personality and Leadership Style: Exploration of his youthful, dynamic yet controversial leadership blending modernization ambitions with tight political control.
• Challenges and Criticisms: Addressing international concerns including human rights issues, the war in Yemen’s humanitarian impact, and global responses to Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy.

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