Knowra Mohammed bin Salman Mohammed bin Salman Mohammed bin Salman is Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and prime minister. He leads the government’s Vision 2030 program, which aims to diversify the economy and reshape the country.
Salman of Saudi Arabia : The king of Saudi Arabia since 2015 and father of Mohammed bin Salman. His appointment of Mohammed as crown prince in 2017 established the current succession arrangement.
Saudi Vision 2030 : A Saudi government program to diversify the economy, develop public services, and reduce dependence on oil. It is the flagship reform program associated with Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reforms : Policy changes in Saudi Arabia intended to diversify its economy and alter public services and social life. These reforms are the broadest domestic consequences of the program he leads.
Saudi Arabia : A kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula governed by the Al Saud royal family. Mohammed bin Salman’s political authority is exercised within this state and its monarchy.
Saudi Arabia's human rights record : The record of Saudi state policies and practices affecting civil liberties and human rights. Restrictions on dissent remain a central measure of the political costs accompanying reform.
Mohammed bin Nayef : A Saudi royal and former crown prince who was replaced by Mohammed bin Salman in 2017. Their succession change marked a decisive transfer of power within the royal family.
Public Investment Fund : Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, which invests domestically and internationally. Its investments finance major projects and businesses tied to the Vision 2030 agenda.
Women's rights in Saudi Arabia : The legal and social status of women in Saudi Arabia, shaped by reforms and continuing restrictions. Changes including expanded mobility and employment have occurred under his government, alongside persistent limits.
Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers : The executive body of Saudi Arabia, composed of the king, the prime minister, and ministers. As prime minister, he presides over the government’s formal executive institution.
Saudi Arabia's political prisoners : People detained in Saudi Arabia for political activity, expression, or alleged threats to state security. Their cases raise questions about whether social liberalization will be accompanied by political openness.
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