Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, 88, underwent medical tests on Sunday evening for lung inflammation, the kingdom’s state news agency reported, citing a statement from the royal court.
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Press Agency
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, 88, underwent medical tests on Sunday evening for lung inflammation, the kingdom’s state news agency reported, citing a statement from the royal court.
The brief announcement did not provide further details about the condition or the outcome of the tests.
The king, who is the leader of the world’s largest oil exporter and a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, had previously received medical care for a similar lung condition in May. His health has been a topic of concern in recent years, but official updates from the royal court remain limited.
King Salman last presided over a cabinet meeting in August, shortly after issuing a royal decree allowing the cabinet to convene in the absence of the king, crown prince, or both.
According to the decree, in their absence, the meeting would be chaired by the eldest member of the cabinet who is a descendant of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia.
The latest medical tests come as Saudi Arabia continues to play a pivotal role in regional and global affairs, particularly in energy markets and diplomatic relations within the Middle East.
The kingdom’s leadership structure remains stable, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman overseeing key initiatives and decisions alongside the king.
Reporting by Ahmed Tolba and Hatem Maher
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha 2025, Dr. Rafat Husseini, Director of the Jerusalem Branch of the International Organization for Human Rights and the Defense of Freedoms, issued a heartfelt message combining spiritual reflection with a strong call for unity, justice, and social responsibility.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Friday that the Israeli army will continue striking targets in Beirut unless the Lebanese government disarms Hezbollah, escalating tensions a day after a wave of Israeli airstrikes devastated several buildings in the densely populated southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital — a stronghold of the Shiite group.
The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, announced on Thursday a €175 million aid package for Syria, calling it a "clear message" of support from the European Union.
To make this website run properly and to improve your experience, we use cookies. For more detailed information, please check our Cookie Policy.
Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.