King Abdullah Obit

The King of Saudi Arabia died at age 90. He is replaced by his half-brother, who faces a time of crisis in the Kingdom and the region.

by Lina Khatib

published by

CBC As It Happens

on January 23, 2015

Source: CBC As It Happens

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud died last night in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. He was 90 years old. His successor was immediately named.

The new king is the old king's half-brother, Salman. King Salman takes over the House of Saud at a challenging time, given the price of oil, the intense conflict right next door in Yemen, the ongoing Syrian crisis, and the fight against ISIS. Lina Khatib is the director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, Lebanon. Today, CBC As It Happens reached her in London.

This interview was originally broadcast on CBC As It Happens.

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