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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBeheadings and backstabbing brothers: inside Saudi Arabias mega rich royal family
THE Saudi Arabian royals, that seeks to rule the Middle East, is a hierarchy of backstabbing, closely-related princes.SAUDI Arabias royal family which is currently in a power play to rule Middle Eastern world politics is a hierarchy of mega wealthy closely-related backstabbing princes.
The campaign by Saudi Arabia to oust its ultra wealthy neighbour Qatar the worlds richest nation from trading with other countries is seen by some as a tactic by the current Saudi ruler and his heir.
But the ruling His Highness King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, who entertained Donald Trump on the US Presidents first Middle East tour, is well-versed in power grabs.
The 25th son of the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, Salman is one of 36 surviving sons of the 45 male children and many daughters.
The vast Saudi reserves of petroleum discovered during Ibn Sauds reign still funds the lifestyles of the kingdoms heirs.
Thousands of Saudi princes who are King Ibn Sauds grandsons and great grandsons live lavish lifestyles far away from the kingdom, on the French Riviera and in Spains exclusive holiday spots.
They own French chateaus, Swiss bank accounts and some of the worlds largest yachts.
King Salman is worth a reputed $17 billion and owns a villa in Vallauris Golfe-Juan, in southeastern France where closure of the local beach during his annual holiday incenses locals.
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The late King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud now has more than a thousand grandsons who intermarry within the dynasty to re-establish their lineage and status within the ruling clan.
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Beheadings and backstabbing brothers: inside Saudi Arabias mega rich royal family (Original Post)
FarCenter
Nov 2017
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gordianot
(15,259 posts)1. Reminds me of small towns in the Ozarks.
ret5hd
(20,564 posts)2. Arkansas State Motto:
"3 million people, 3 last names."
I kid, I kid!!!
gordianot
(15,259 posts)3. My son married a girl from another small town in the Ozarks.
He literally checked out her genealogy. I would think this would be difficult.