Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince?
The Saudi crown prince has amassed unrivalled power. Whatβs his next move?
After ruthlessly outmanoeuvring hundreds of rivals, Mohammed bin Salman has become the most powerful man in Saudi Arabia. The crown prince believes his sweeping vision for the country will bring in investment, top flight sport and visitors from around the world. His only demand in return... absolute loyalty. So, is MBS unstoppable?
On this episode CaitrΓona Perry speaks to Jonathan Rugman, journalist and producer of a new documentary βThe Kingdom: The Worldβs Most Powerful Princeβ, which shines a fresh light on how he got to power and how far heβll go to maintain it. They are also joined by the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Arab Affairs Editor Sebastian Usher, who has spent time in Saudi Arabia for many years.
Listeners in the UK can watch βThe Kingdom: The Worldβs Most Powerful Princeβ on iPlayer: /iplayer/episodes/m001zprm/the-kingdom-the-worlds-most-powerful-prince
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