Stefanie Hausheer of the Atlantic Council pointed to the King Abdullah Scholarship Program and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology as evidence of the late monarch’s dedication to educating the Kingdom’s youth.
SUSRIS Daily News – Excerpts from International Media Reports
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Dr. Anthony Cordesman has provided a comprehensive report on the smooth succession in Saudi Arabia following the passing of King Abdullah.
The 8th Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (25-27 January 2015) focuses attention on the country’s priority investment sectors and major development projects.
This “For the Record” post provides the SPA report about the Majlis Al-Shura’s condolences and allegiance pledge.
Editor’s Note: King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz died in the early hours of Friday, January 23rd following hospitalization in Riyadh for pneumonia. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is succeeded as King by Salman bin Abdulaziz who served as Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister. SUSRIS will chronicle the developments in the transition of leadership […]
