Mohammed bin Salman, full name Muḥammad ibn Salmān ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Saʿūd, also known as MBS, (born August 31, 1985), member of the Saudi royal family who served as minister of defense (2015– ) and crown prince of Saudi Arabia (2017– ).
How many princes are there in Saudi Arabia?
The family in total is estimated to comprise some 15,000 members; however, the majority of power, influence and wealth is possessed by a group of about 2,000 of them.
What is a prince called in Saudi Arabia?
Mohammed bin Salman Crown Prince of Saudi ArabiaCrown Prince of Saudi Arabia ولي عهد المملكة العربية السعوديةStandard of the Crown PrinceIncumbent Mohammed bin Salman since 21 June 2017StyleHis Royal HighnessAppointerThe King with approval of the Allegiance Council3 more rows
Who is the real prince of Saudi Arabia?
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (Arabic: محمد بن سلمان آل سعود, romanized: Muḥammad bin Salmān Āl Suūd; born 31 August 1985), colloquially known as MBS, is a Saudi Arabian politician who has been the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia since 21 June 2017.
Does Saudi Arabia have royalty?
Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy. However, according to the Basic Law of Saudi Arabia adopted by royal decree in 1992, the king must comply with Sharia (Islamic law) and the Quran, while the Quran and the Sunnah (the traditions of Muhammad) are declared to be the countrys constitution.
Who is the richest man in Saudi Arabia?
Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud Time has called him the Arabian Warren Buffett. In November 2017 Forbes listed Al Waleed as the 7th-richest man in the world with a net worth of $39.8 billion .Al Waleed bin Talal Al SaudAl Waleed in 2015Born7 March 1955 Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNationalitySaudi ArabianAlma materMenlo College Syracuse University7 more rows
Whats the religion in Saudi Arabia?
Islam According to the 1992 Basic Law of Governance, the countrys official religion is Islam and the constitution is the Quran and Sunna (traditions and practices based on the life of the Prophet Muhammad). The legal system is based largely on sharia as interpreted by the Hanbali school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence.