Al-Saud

This is one of the focus points that were brought up in an exclusive interview I conducted with His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan Al-Saud for the upcoming "Saudi National Day Supplement," produced by the London-based International Resource Journal.

Faisal J. Abbas: Saudi Arabia's Biggest Challenge Doesn't Come from Abroad Faisal J. Abbas 2011

This is one of the focus points that were brought up in an exclusive interview I conducted with His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan Al-Saud for the upcoming "Saudi National Day Supplement," produced by the London-based International Resource Journal.

Faisal J. Abbas: Saudi Arabia's Biggest Challenge Doesn't Come from Abroad Faisal J. Abbas 2011

After a rare television appearance Friday by King Abdullah bin Abdelaziz Al-Saud, in which he reiterated a prohibition against political demonstrations, some two dozen Saudis went ahead Sunday with a planned protest outside the Ministry of Interior, according to activists.

Violent Putdowns Intensify Dilemma in Region Margaret Coker 2011

While the Al-Saud family technically owns all the oil under Saudi Arabia, members of the family cannot simply withdraw funds from the Arabian Oil Company's accounts.

Jeremy White: Following the Money in U.S.-Saudi Arms Deals 2010

As a result, many in the Al-Saud family have had to resort to more nefarious ways of making money.

Jeremy White: Following the Money in U.S.-Saudi Arms Deals 2010

If he discovered that one of his sons was now working for a wealthy family in bed with the Al-Saud, he would die of a heart attack on the spot.

THE MOONLIT EARTH CHRISTOPHER RICE 2010

In exchange for Saudi Arabia keeping the supply of oil steady the U.S. government agrees to provide the Kingdom's rulers, the Al-Saud family, with complete protection from both internal and external threats.

Jeremy White: Following the Money in U.S.-Saudi Arms Deals 2010

If we conservatively estimate that there is about 10% graft on every deal then the Al-Saud should walk away with around $6 Billion.

Jeremy White: Following the Money in U.S.-Saudi Arms Deals 2010

While it is certainly true that the Al-Saud family is by far the richest clan on the face of the earth, over the past decade money has gotten a little tight.

Jeremy White: Following the Money in U.S.-Saudi Arms Deals 2010

Decades of largess has allowed the Al-Saud family to expand to over 20,000 members with the typical male having anywhere between 10 and 40 children each.

Jeremy White: Following the Money in U.S.-Saudi Arms Deals 2010