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.jpg) A report says that a potential successor to Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz will be the country’s former intelligence chief.
According to a report published by the Israeli daily Ha’aretz on June 25, the head of the kingdom’s intelligence agency, Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will become the next king of the oil-rich country.
Earlier this month, Foreign Policy published an article entitled, “The Struggle for Power in Saudi Arabia,” saying that a power struggle is under way in the Arab country since King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz is in very frail health.
“With the reign of King Abdullah in its twilight, Saudi Arabia has become consumed with speculation about the future of the ruling al-Saud brotherhood,” the article added.
The article also said that in recent months, King Abdullah did his best to pave the way for his son Miteb, 61, to become the king of the oil-rich country.
The article noted that the leadership turnover in the Arab country is taking place in a critical time and “Saudi leaders have been deeply anxious about the waning of American leadership in the Middle East.”
The 89-year-old king’s health has declined over the past few years, during which he has been hospitalized several times.
Failing health, old age and the death of the king’s half-brothers have raised concerns about the future of the oil-rich country in the face of anti-government demonstrations.
(Source: Press TV)
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