Saudi Crown Prince's unprecedented shakeup changes Kingdom

Arrest of numerous princes and businessmen in corruption probe aims to consolidate power and remake country, experts say.

Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal attends a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia August 30, 2009.

Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal attends a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia August 30, 2009.

(photo credit: FAHAD SHADEED/ REUTERS/ FILE PHOTO)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

NOVEMBER 6, 2017 13:16

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