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Eyes on Saudi amid royal change

Following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman is likely to stick to his predecessor’s policy of ensuring adequate supplies to the global energy markets and safeguarding the kingdom’s market share despite faltering oil prices.

New King: Salman takes over the reins in oil-rich Saudi Arabia following the death of his brother, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
New King: Salman takes over the reins in oil-rich Saudi Arabia following the death of his brother, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
  • Nassir Shirkhani in London
Published 23 January 2015, 11:55Updated 17 October 2016, 13:12
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