75-629: Not to be confused with Salman of Saudi Arabia or Solomon . King Salmon may refer to: Chinook salmon , fish King Salmon (video game) , a 1992 video game for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Places [ edit ] King Salmon, Alaska King Salmon Airport , a state owned, public use airport southeast of King Salmon, Alaska King Salmon, California King Salmon Creek , in British Columbia, Canada,
150-514: A full blockade On 22 April, the Saudi-led coalition declared that it had achieved its initial goals and announced Operation Restoring Hope , which would comprise a "combination of political, diplomatic and military action" while continuing "to prevent the Houthi militias from moving or undertaking any operations inside Yemen". Ground forces were subsequently deployed into the country as part of
225-714: A Riyadh airbase and was met by Saudi Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud . His route from Aden to Riyadh was not immediately known. At a summit of the Arab League held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 28–29 March, President Hadi again repeated his calls for international intervention in the fighting. A number of League members pledged their support to Hadi's government during that meeting. After more than seven years of hostilities that left thousands of civilians dead or injured and devastated Yemen ,
300-650: A broader offensive against both Houthi militants and loyalists of Hadi's predecessor, Ali Abdullah Saleh . Owing to Iran's support of these factions, the conflict is widely regarded as part of the broader Saudi-Iran proxy conflict . Egypt , Morocco , Jordan , Sudan , and the United Arab Emirates have provided air and ground forces, while Kuwait , Qatar , Bahrain , and Constellis have headed several ground operations. Djibouti , Eritrea , and Somalia opened their airspace, territorial waters, and military bases to coalition forces. At varying stages,
375-569: A cost of $ 1.8 billion. Moreover, in 2018, KSRelief assisted 180,555 Syrian patients living in Zataari Syrian refugees camp in Jordan . In 2019, KSRelief signed a memorandum of cooperation with UNICEF that aims at enhancing cooperation in the humanitarian field, exchanging knowledge, sharing experiences, promoting voluntary work and boosting capacity building programs. Until 2019, the center provided 1,839 Yemeni civilians wounded during
450-664: A juvenile detention facility for a maximum of 10 years. US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter met with King Salman and his Arabian military counterpart, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at Jeddah to answer regional security concerns in the Kingdom and the Gulf states over lifting Iranian economic and conventional military sanctions as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action outlines. The King has misgivings over
525-2374: A letter sent to him. Salman was also King Fahd's most trusted adviser during his reign. His legal counsel was William Jeffress Jr., of U.S.-based firm Baker Botts LLP , in a lawsuit filed by families of victims of the September 11 attacks from 2002 to 2010. Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen [REDACTED] Saudi Arabia [REDACTED] Revolutionary Committee / Supreme Political Council [REDACTED] Al-Qaeda [REDACTED] Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud [REDACTED] Mohammed bin Salman [REDACTED] Fahd bin Turki Al Saud (2015–20) [REDACTED] Mutlaq bin Salem bin Mutlaq Al-Azima [REDACTED] Rashad al-Alimi (2022–) [REDACTED] Mohammed al-Maqdashi [REDACTED] Gen. Ali al-Ahmar [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Mohammed Ali al-Houthi [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Mohamed al-Atifi (2016–) [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Mahdi al-Mashat (2018–) [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Saleh Ali al-Sammad † (2015–18) [REDACTED] 150,000–200,000 fighters [REDACTED] 200,000–250,000 [REDACTED] AQAP [REDACTED] 1,000 –3,000 soldiers killed by 2016; 10 captured [REDACTED] 108–130 soldiers killed [REDACTED] 1,000 - 4,000 soldiers killed [REDACTED] 15 soldiers killed 1 F-16 crashed [REDACTED] 4 soldiers killed [REDACTED] 10 soldiers killed 1 F-16 shot down [REDACTED] 1 F-16 lost Academi : 71 mercenaries killed Thousands killed (Aljazeera; as of May 2018) [REDACTED] Al-Qaeda Ansar al-Shariah campaign (2011–14) Houthi rebellion (2014) Bombings and terrorist attacks in Yemen Houthi missile and drone attacks in Yemen Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Houthi attacks on
600-466: A meeting of Arab leaders that called on the international community to confront Tehran following attacks on shipping and rising tensions in the oil-rich region. Salman said "what the Iranian regime is doing, from intervening in regional countries' affairs and developing its nuclear program, threatening global maritime traffic and global oil supplies, is a blatant violation of the treaties and principles of
675-527: A number of agreements with different civil society organizations to implement relief projects for the benefit of Palestinian and Syrian refugees as well as the host Lebanese community. KSRelief signed an agreement with the UNHCR to support the families affected by war for an amount of $ 5 million. Another agreement with IOM was signed to help Syrian refugees under the poverty line for an amount of $ 3.8 million. In February 2012, Ali Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr
750-912: A peace deal (known as the 'Peace and Partnership Agreement') was sealed between the Hadi government and the Houthis, but was not honored by either party. The deal was drafted with the intent of defining a power-sharing government. A conflict over a draft constitution resulted in the Houthis consolidating control over the Yemeni capital in January 2015. After resigning from his post alongside his prime minister and remaining under virtual house arrest for one month, Hadi fled to Aden in southern Yemen in February. Upon arriving in Aden, Hadi withdrew his resignation, saying that
825-676: A radar installation in the Marib Governorate and an airbase in the Abyan Governorate coming under air attack. The commander of the operation dismissed reports of civilian casualties, saying airstrikes were being carried out with precision. Additional strikes early on the next day hit targets in Al Hudaydah , Sa'dah and the Sanaʽa area, as well as Ali Abdullah Saleh 's main base. Rumours indicated Saleh fled to Sanhan , on
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#1732776493878900-782: A similar vein, Salman is reported to have some strong alliances with significant journalists. He is said to be close to Al Arabiya TV director and Asharq Al-Awsat journalist Abdelrahman Al Rashid and to Othman Al Omeir , who launched and is the owner of the liberal e-newspaper Elaph . King Salman is thought to have connections with the Elaph website. Salman holds traditional views with regard to political reforms and social change. In November 2002, in reference to charitable organizations accused of terrorism (e.g. al-Haramain Foundation , Saudi High Commission for Relief of Bosnia and Herzegovina ), he stated that he had personally taken part in
975-560: A supply route for Houthis in the Battle of Aden . Airstrikes on 7 April hit a Republican Guard base in the Ibb Governorate , injuring 25 troops. Yemeni sources claimed three children at a nearby school were killed by the attack, while six were injured. The Parliament of Pakistan voted against military action on 10 April, despite a request from Saudi Arabia that it join the coalition. Airstrikes launched on 12 April, against
1050-513: A surprise deal was agreed between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran in March 2023. The deal aimed to restore diplomatic relations that could end the Saudi war in Yemen. Experts raised a warning that the war could worsen instead of ending, if Saudi Arabia agrees to end military operations. According to the Saudi news outlet Al Arabiya , Saudi Arabia contributed 100 warplanes and 150,000 soldiers to
1125-491: A tributary of the Taku River King Salmon Mountain , British Columbia, Canada King Salmon Lake , British Columbia, Canada See also [ edit ] King Salmon River (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title King Salmon . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
1200-447: Is King of Saudi Arabia , reigning since 2015, and was also Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia from 2015 to 2022. The 25th son of King Abdulaziz , the founder of Saudi Arabia , he assumed the throne on 23 January 2015. Prior to his accession, he was Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia from 18 June 2012 to 23 January 2015. Salman is the third oldest living head of state , the oldest living monarch, and Saudi Arabia's first head of state born after
1275-517: Is considered the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia due to the King's poor health and Mohammed's own political maneuvering. Mohammed replaced his father as prime minister in 2022. Salman was born on 31 December 1935, and is reported to be the 25th son of King Abdulaziz , the first monarch and founder of Saudi Arabia. Salman and his six full brothers make up the Sudairi Seven . He was raised in
1350-700: The Council of Political and Security Affairs (CPSA), headed by Deputy Crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef , and the Council for Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), headed by the Secretary-General of the Royal Court , Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was given free rein to completely reorganize the government and cementing the power of the Sudairi faction, to which both princes belong. In March 2015,
1425-742: The Houthis in Yemen. King Salman has been implicated in the Panama Papers leaks, with two companies originating in the British Virgin Islands taking mortgages in excess of US$ 34 million to purchase property in central London . His role has not been specified. The then-Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef has also been named in association with the Papers. Further government reforms took place in June 2018, when Salman replaced
1500-582: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ibrahim Al-Assaf as finance minister . Salman also "gave a bonus of two months' salary to all Saudi state employees and military personnel", including pensioners and students, while also asking citizens to "not forget me in your prayers". In February 2015, Prince Salman received Charles, Prince of Wales , during his six-day tour in the Middle East. They "exchanged cordial talks and reviewed bilateral relations" between
1575-529: The Murabba Palace . Salman received his early education at the Princes' School in the capital city of Riyadh , a school established by King Abdulaziz specifically to provide education for his children. He studied religion and modern science. Salman was appointed Deputy Governor of Riyadh Province on 17 March 1954, aged 19, and held the post until 19 April 1955. He was appointed the governor of
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#17327764938781650-793: The UN Charter . By 2019, the conflict was reported as a "military stalemate", and the following year, Saudi Arabia declared its first unilateral ceasefire. On 29 March 2022, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it would cease all hostilities within Yemen to facilitate political talks and peacekeeping efforts; Houthi and Saudi officials subsequently began bilateral peace talks mediated by Oman under UN auspices, and most restrictions on commercial goods were lifted by April 2023. As of April 2024, open hostilities have largely ceased, though negotiations are ongoing due to complications caused by Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping since October 2023. Saudi-backed Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi , running unopposed as
1725-687: The Yemeni Civil War. Efforts by the United Nations to facilitate a power sharing arrangement under a new transitional government collapsed, leading to escalating conflict between government forces, Houthi rebels, and other armed groups, which culminated in Hadi fleeing to Saudi Arabia shortly before it began military operations in the country. The first month of the intervention, codenamed Operation Decisive Storm ( Arabic : عملية عاصفة الحزم , romanized : Amaliyyat 'Āṣifat al-Ḥazm ), consisted of airstrikes on Houthi rebels and
1800-413: The unification of Saudi Arabia . He has a reported personal wealth of at least $ 18 billion, which makes him the third wealthiest royal in the world. Salman is a son of King Abdulaziz and Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi , making him one of the Sudairi Seven . He was the deputy governor of Riyadh and later the governor of Riyadh for 48 years from 1963 to 2011. He was then appointed minister of defense . He
1875-798: The "middle generation" in the royal family; therefore, he could develop close ties with both generations socially and culturally. Last, due to his long-term governorship, he had developed a network of relationships within Arab and international circles. Salman continued the policy of military intervention in Bahrain . In April 2012, Salman visited both the United States and the United Kingdom where he met with US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron . 2013 saw Saudi military spending climb to $ 67billion, overtaking that of
1950-494: The Council of Royal Reserves, tasked with environmental protection. In September 2022, the King resigned from the post of prime minister, handing this role to his son Mohammed. Salman was often a mediator in settling royal conflicts among the extended Al Saud family – estimated at 4,000 princes. He was a prominent figure of the royal council, which allowed him to select which princes would be delegated which responsibilities of
2025-554: The Deputy Crown Prince. Almost all powers under the king were concentrated in the hands of the crown prince and deputy crown prince, both of whom held the portfolio determining all security and economic development issues in Saudi Arabia. King Salman then removed Muhammad bin Nayef from the line of succession to the Saudi throne on 21 June 2017 and designated his son Mohammed bin Salman as the new crown prince. At
2100-496: The Houthis claimed to have shot down a "hostile" Saudi drone in Sanaʽa. Airstrikes hit an arms depot, military airbase and special forces headquarters in Sanaʽa early on 29 March. A weapons depot outside Sanaʽa was destroyed, causing damage to an airport and planes on the ground. Sa'dah and Al Hudaydah were targeted as well. Brigadier General Ahmed Asiri , the coalition's spokesman, said Saudi artillery and Apache attack helicopters were mobilised to "deter" Houthi fighters massing on
2175-605: The Kingdom. Salman and his family own a media group, including pan-Arab daily Asharq Al-Awsat and Al Eqtisadiah . Though he owns only ten percent of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), he is often referred by auditors as its owner. He reportedly controlled the organization through his son Prince Faisal, who is a former chairman of the concern. The SRMG publishes such daily papers as Arab News , Asharq Al-Awsat and Al Eqtisadiah through its subsidiary Saudi Research and Publishing Company (SRPC). In
2250-509: The Muslim citizens of the country. Being a part of an Asian tour in 1998, Salman visited Pakistan, Japan, Brunei and China. According to The Washington Post , the late Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi "criticized Prince Salman, then governor of Riyadh and head of the Saudi committee for support to the Afghan mujahideen , for unwisely funding Salafist extremist groups that were undermining
2325-752: The Prince Fahd bin Salman Charitable Society for the Care of Kidney Patients. Salman also undertook several foreign tours while he was governor. In 1974, he visited Kuwait , Bahrain and Qatar to strengthen Saudi Arabia's relationship with those nations. During his visit to Montreal , Canada in 1991, he inaugurated a gallery. In 1996, he was received in the Élysée Palace in Paris by the then-French president Jacques Chirac . The same year he toured Bosnia and Herzegovina to give donations to
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2400-530: The Red Cross announced on 5 April that it had received permission from the coalition to fly medical supplies and aid workers into Sanaʽa and was awaiting permission to send a surgical team by boat to Aden . The coalition said it had set up a special body to coordinate aid deliveries to Yemen. On 6 April, airstrikes began before sunset and struck targets in western Sanaʽa, Sa'dah and the Ad Dali' Governorate ,
2475-491: The Royal Court announced that Salman was in charge of state affairs whilst King Abdullah was out of the country. Prince Salman launched a Twitter account on 23 February 2013. In September 2012, Salman was named as the deputy chairman of the military service council. He is a strong advocate for philanthropy in poor Muslim nations such as Somalia , Sudan , and Afghanistan . On 23 January 2015, Salman, aged 79, inherited
2550-647: The Saudi capital. On 25 March, Hadi called on the UN Security Council to authorise "willing countries that wish to help Yemen to provide immediate support for the legitimate authority by all means and measures to protect Yemen and deter the Houthi aggression". Yemen's foreign minister, Riad Yassin , requested military assistance from the Arab League on 25 March, amid reports that Hadi had fled his provisional capital. On 26 March, Saudi state TV station Al-Ekhbariya TV reported that Hadi arrived at
2625-566: The Syrian government. Saudi Arabia openly backed the Army of Conquest , an umbrella rebel group that reportedly included an al-Qaeda linked al-Nusra Front and another Salafi coalition known as Ahrar al-Sham . In May 2019, leaders of Gulf and Arab states held two emergency summits in Mecca to present a united front to Iran. Salman accused Iran of threatening global oil supplies and shipping at
2700-636: The UK, France and Japan to place fourth globally. As defense minister, Salman was head of the military as Saudi Arabia joined the United States and other Arab countries in carrying out airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in 2014. On 18 June 2012, Salman was appointed as Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia shortly after the death of his brother, Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz . Prince Salman
2775-591: The United Arab Emirates U.S. raids on al-Qaeda Military operations Diplomacy Effects On 26 March 2015, Saudi Arabia , leading a coalition of nine countries from West Asia and North Africa, launched a military intervention in Yemen at the request of Yemeni president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi , who had been ousted from the capital, Sanaa , in September 2014 by Houthi insurgents during
2850-477: The United Nations." He urged the international community should "use all means to deter this regime." In the late 2010s and early 2020s under King Salman, Saudi Arabia engaged in attempts to normalize relations with Israel. Saudi Arabia engaged in such efforts in order to forge a defensive alliance against Iranian threats against Saudi Arabia, either directly or indirectly through Iranian proxies such as
2925-639: The West. During his governorship, Salman recruited advisors from King Saud University . During Salman's five decades as Riyadh governor, he became adept at managing the delicate balance of clerical, tribal, and princely interests that determine Saudi policy. He was also the chairman of the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (KAFRA), King Abdulaziz Museum, the Prince Salman Center for Disability Research and
3000-587: The Yemen Army said 37 were killed and 80 wounded. Airstrikes also hit targets in Sa'dah on 1 April. Despite persistent airstrikes, Houthi and allied units continued to advance on central Aden, backed by tanks and heavy artillery. Houthis seized the presidential palace on 2 April, but reportedly withdrew after overnight air raids early the next day. Coalition planes also airdropped weapons and medical aid to pro-Hadi fighters in Aden. The International Committee of
3075-485: The actions of the Houthis from September 2014 had amounted to a "coup" against him. By 25 March, forces answering to Sanaʽa were rapidly closing in on Aden , which Hadi had declared to be Yemen's temporary capital. During the Houthis' southern offensive , Saudi Arabia began a military buildup on its border with Yemen. In response, a Houthi commander boasted that his troops would counterattack against any Saudi aggression and would not stop until they had taken Riyadh ,
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3150-420: The activities of such organizations, but added "I know the assistance goes to doing good. But if there are those who change some work of charity into evil activities, then it is not the Kingdom's responsibility, nor its people, which helps its Arab and Muslim brothers around the world." Salman bin Abdulaziz has been married thrice and has at least thirteen children, including twelve sons. Salman's first wife
3225-725: The base of the 22nd Brigade of the Yemeni Republican Guard in the Taiz Governorate struck both the brigade and a nearby village inhabited by members of the Al-Akhdam minority community, killing eight civilians and injuring more than ten others. On 17 April, both the GCC coalition's spokesman called by Saudi broadcaster Al-Ehkbariya TV and a commander of the pro-Hadi rebels on the ground said airstrikes had intensified, focusing on both Sanaʽa and Taiz. One strike on
3300-484: The border with Saudi Arabia. On 30 March, at least 40 people including children were killed and 200 were injured by an airstrike that hit Al-Mazraq refugee camp near a military installation in northern district of Haradh , international organizations said. Airstrikes also hit areas near the presidential palace in Sanaʽa, as well as Aden International Airport . Food storage of Yemen Economic Corporation in Hodeidah
3375-439: The cabinet on 30 January 2015. Khalid bin Ali bin Abdullah al-Humaidan was made the intelligence chief . Prince Bandar bin Sultan was removed from his post in the security council and the adviser to the monarch was also removed as were the former monarch's sons Turki as governor of Riyadh and Mishaal as governor of Mecca . Ali al-Naimi remained the minister of petroleum and mineral resources , as did Saud al-Faisal of
3450-524: The children affected by war in Yemen. Moreover, as part of the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council , KSRelief organized an event entitled: Children and the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen where it presented a number of facts and figures related to the amount of assistance provided by the center to the people of Yemen. This includes the implementation of 328 projects for an amount of $ 2 billion. Furthermore, in 2018 alone, KSRelief provided medical services to 2,501,897 Yemenis. In 2019, KSRelief signed
3525-406: The city of Riyadh, and for this reason, it is difficult for me to think about being far away from Riyadh. On 5 November 2011, Salman was appointed Minister of Defense , replacing his full brother, the Crown Prince Sultan. Sattam bin Abdulaziz was named governor of Riyadh Province. Salman was also named a member of the National Security Council (NSC) on the same day. It is speculated that he
3600-422: The conflict; for example, an IDP camp was hit by a Saudi airstrike. Human Rights Watch (HRW) wrote that the Saudi-led air campaign had conducted airstrikes in apparent violation of the laws of war . Human rights groups have also criticized Saudi Arabia for the alleged use of cluster bombs against Yemeni civilians. In 2022, Saudi airstrikes at a prison in Northern Yemen killed at least 70 people and knocked out
3675-451: The countries. In April 2021, Prince Mishaal bin Majid Al Saud , who has been the governor of Jeddah since 1997, was appointed as adviser to King Salman with the rank of minister. One of the first things the King and his son, Mohammed bin Salman, did was to streamline the government bureaucracy. On the death of King Abdullah, there were as many as eleven government secretariats, and all of these were abolished and reconstituted as only two,
3750-418: The country's internet access. The UN estimated that by the end of the year 2021, the death toll of the war on Yemen had reached 377,000 people and could reach 1.3 million people by 2030. In April 2015, three months after becoming king, Salman appointed a full nephew, Muhammad bin Nayef , as the new Crown Prince to replace his youngest brother Prince Muqrin . Furthermore, he made his son, Mohammed bin Salman,
3825-414: The deal since it would increase the regional power of Iran especially in the proxy conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and elsewhere. In January 2016, Saudi Arabia executed the prominent Saudi Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr . Iran warned that the House of Saud would pay a high price for the execution of Sheikh Nimr by God's will. Saudi Arabia has emerged as the main group to finance and arm the rebels fighting against
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#17327764938783900-421: The exception of Oman ) said they had decided to intervene against the Houthis at the request of Hadi's government. The coalition declared Yemeni airspace to be a restricted area, with King Salman declaring the RSAF to be in full control of the zone . Saudi Arabia began airstrikes, reportedly relying on US intelligence reports and surveillance images to select and hit targets, including weapons, aircraft on
3975-406: The ground and air defences. Al Jazeera reported that Mohammed Ali al-Houthi , a Houthi commander appointed in February as president of the Revolutionary Committee , was injured and three other Houthi commanders were killed by airstrikes in Sanaʽa. Strikes on 26 March also hit Al Anad Air Base , a former US special operations forces facility in Lahij Governorate seized by Houthis earlier in
4050-727: The intervention has been backed by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada. The U.S. provided intelligence and logistical support, such as aerial refueling and search-and-rescue for downed coalition pilots, accelerated the sale of weapons to coalition states, and continued strikes against AQAP. In 2016, American and British military officials were confirmed to have provided advice and training related to Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen. The intervention has received widespread international criticism for killing thousands of noncombatants, destroying civilian infrastructure, and intensifying Yemen's humanitarian crisis . Academics also dispute whether it violates Article 2(4) of
4125-500: The king ordered the bombing of Yemen and military intervention against the Shia Houthis and forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh , who was deposed in the 2011 uprising. He first put together a coalition of ten Sunni Muslim countries. Code-named Operation Decisive Storm, this was the first time the Saudi Air Force had launched airstrikes against another country since the 1990–91 Gulf War. According to Farea Al-Muslim , direct war crimes have been committed during
4200-481: The labor and Islamic affairs ministers. The appointment of businessman Ahmed al-Rajhi as labor minister signalled a growing role for private sector expertise in the Saudi government. The new minister for Islamic affairs, Abdullatif al-Alsheikh, had previously been credited with reining in the power of the religious police. At the same time Salman ordered the establishment of the Ministry of Culture, with responsibility for delivering Saudi Vision 2030's cultural goals; and
4275-510: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=King_Salmon&oldid=1233001705 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Salman of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ( Arabic : سلمان بن عبد العزيز آل سعود ; born 31 December 1935)
4350-424: The military operation. Several media agencies reported that planes from Egypt , Morocco , Jordan , Sudan , Kuwait , the United Arab Emirates , Qatar and Bahrain were taking part. Egypt had previously sent four warships supporting the Saudi naval blockade. The operation was declared over on 21 April 2015. In March 2015, in a joint statement, the member-states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (with
4425-422: The only candidate for president, won the 2012 Yemeni elections . Since August 2014, the Houthis (or Ansar Allah), a Zaidi Shia movement and militant group backed by Iran , dissatisfied with Hadi government's decisions and the new constitution, arranged mass protests which culminated into their takeover of the Yemeni government in 2015, declaring victory of the revolution and drafting a new constitution when
4500-412: The outskirts of the Houthi-controlled capital. An Aden government official said Saudi strikes destroyed a long-range missile facility controlled by the Houthis. The Houthis claimed to have shot down a Sudanese Air Force plane over northern Sanaʽa and captured its pilot on 28 March. The Sudanese government denied that any of its four warplanes had come under fire or been shot down. On the previous day,
4575-409: The same provincial on 5 February 1963, and remained in that office until 5 November 2011, a period of almost half a century. As governor, Salman contributed to the development of Riyadh from a mid-sized town into a major urban metropolis. He served as an important liaison to attract tourism, capital projects, and foreign investment to his country. He favored political and economic relationships with
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#17327764938784650-487: The same time, King Salman removed Muhammad bin Nayef from his other positions in the Saudi government. Mohammad bin Salman has been described as the power behind the throne . In May 2015, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief) was established to deliver aid internationally to victims of civil war and natural disaster, working with the UN and other agencies. As of June 2018, KSRelief has implemented more than 400 individual projects in 40 countries at
4725-491: The term of Hadi's provisional government had already expired. Saudi Arabia and other countries denounced this as an unconstitutional coup d'état. The Houthis were supported by sections of the Yemeni armed forces loyal to the former president Ali Abdullah Saleh , who was removed from power as part of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings and ironically assassinated later on by his Houthi allies. By September 2014, Houthi fighters captured Sanaʽa , toppling Hadi's government. Soon after,
4800-453: The throne after his half-brother Abdullah died of pneumonia at the age of 90. The new king issued a statement which read "His Highness Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and all members of the family and the nation mourn Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who passed away at exactly 1 am this morning." He appointed his younger half-brother, Muqrin bin Abdulaziz , as Crown Prince. After coming to power, Salman reshuffled
4875-434: The war [in Afghanistan against the Soviets]." Under Salman, Riyadh became one of the richest cities in the Middle East and an important place for trade and commerce. There were also infrastructural advances including schools, universities, and sports stadiums. About the province, he said: Every village or town in the Riyadh Region is dear to me, and holds a special place in my heart ... I witnessed every step taken by
4950-401: The war with prosthetic limbs for a total amount of $ 2.3 million. In its ongoing efforts to support the people of Yemen, KSRelief organized a vocational training program to train women in Yemen to enable them to earn money for themselves and their families. In a similar context, under the umbrella of the UN, KSRelief has led an international team to implement a rehabilitation project for
5025-407: The week. The targets reportedly included the Houthi-controlled missile base in Sanaʽa and its fuel depot. Strikes overnight also targeted Houthis in Taiz and Sa'dah . Thousands demonstrated in Sanaʽa against the intervention, which ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh also condemned. In Taiz thousands came out supporting Hadi and Saudi Arabia. The scope of strikes expanded further on 27 March, with
5100-547: Was Sarah bint Faisal Al Subai'ai, whom he divorced. The relatively brief marriage produced one son: Salman's third wife is Fahda bint Falah Al Hithlain , granddaughter of Rakan bin Hithlain and great-granddaughter of Dhaydan bin Hithlain , leaders of the Al Ajman tribe. She has six sons with Salman: Salman was the closest brother to Crown Prince Sultan, having remained at his side during his constant illness and recovery in New York City and Morocco , from 2008 to 2011. Prince Sultan described him as "the prince of loyalty" in
5175-534: Was also made First Deputy Prime minister. His nomination as crown prince and deputy prime minister was seen by some as a signal that King Abdullah's cautious reforms were likely to continue. On the other hand, Saudi reformists stated that while Prince Salman, in contrast to other Saudi royals, took a more diplomatic approach towards them, he could not be considered a political reformer. They also argued that, like King Abdullah, Salman focused mainly on economic improvement rather than political change. On 27 August 2012,
5250-414: Was arrested for participating in, and encouraging, pro-democracy protests, when he was 16 or 17 years old. In May 2014, Ali Al-Nimr was sentenced to be executed, despite the minimum age for execution being 18 when a crime is committed. Ali Al-Nimr has reported being tortured in detention. As of 23 September 2015, the sentence awaited ratification by King Salman. In February 2015, a man from Hafar al-Batin
5325-438: Was destroyed by three coalition strikes on 31 March. Airstrikes were not limited to the Yemeni mainland. Missiles struck homes on the island of Perim , according to residents who fled by boat to Djibouti . Dozens of casualties came from an explosion in a dairy and oil factory in Al Hudaydah , which was variously blamed on an airstrike or a rocket from a nearby military base on 1 April. Medical sources reported 25 deaths, while
5400-546: Was his first cousin Sultana bint Turki Al Sudairi , daughter of his maternal uncle Turki bin Ahmad Al Sudairi, a former governor of Asir Province . They were married in 1954, when Salman was 18 years old and Sultana was 13 or 14. She bore him six children, including his only known daughter. Two adult sons died during the couple's lifetimes. Sultana died on 30 July 2011. Their children were: Salman's second wife
5475-452: Was named crown prince in 2012. Salman became king in 2015 upon the death of his half-brother, King Abdullah . Since January 2024, he is the oldest surviving son of King Abdulaziz. Salman's major initiatives as king include the Saudi intervention in the Yemeni Civil War , Saudi Vision 2030 , and a 2017 decree allowing Saudi women to drive. His seventh son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ,
5550-463: Was placed in the immediate line of succession due to his personal qualities. First, he has a conciliatory and diplomatic nature. He headed the family council, called The Descendants' Council ( Majlis al Uthra in Arabic), that was established by King Fahd in 2000 to solve family matters, reach consensus and try to avoid any publicly embarrassing behaviour by some family members. Second, Salman belongs to
5625-539: Was sentenced to death for rejecting the religion of Islam. In June 2015, Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court upheld the sentence of 1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for Raif Badawi , a Saudi Arabian blogger who was imprisoned in 2012 after being charged for 'insulting Islam'. In April 2020, the Saudi Supreme Court stated under a royal decree made by King Salman that minors who commit crimes will no longer face execution, but would be sentenced to imprisonment in
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