Mohammed bin Salman

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Mohammed bin Salman born?August 31, 1985
2. Where was Mohammed bin Salman born?Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
3. What is the key social reforms?Lifted ban on women driving (2018), weakened male guardianship system (2019)
4. What is the international relations?Strengthened ties with China and Russia, led intervention in Yemen

De facto ruler: The individual who exercises power in reality, irrespective of formal title or constitutional authority.
Crown Prince: The designated heir to the throne, holding a position of significant influence and power.
Economic Diversification: The process of developing multiple industries to reduce dependence on a single economic sector, such as oil.
Authoritarian Governance: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.