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The House of Saud is not just a royal family, it is an empire. With an estimated net worth of £1.1 trillion ($1.4 trillion), ...

Everyone with an interest in the Middle East will welcome this study by Karen Elliott House of a man who is bound to play a vital role in the region’s future.  ...