Mohammed bin Salman

Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and its de facto ruler since 2017, often referred to by his initials MBS.

He has pursued economic modernization and social reforms while consolidating power through aggressive means, including the detention of rivals and critics.

His government's role in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi drew international condemnation: MBS met with foreign leaders despite the controversy.

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Mohammed, bin, Salman, Muhammad, Mohammad, Mohammedan, Muhammadan

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