Saudi Prince Nayef, standing and family affairsnote

As Saudi Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz is still abroad resting and recovering from a serious illness, his brother 2nd Deputy PM and Interior Minister Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz continues his drive to consolidate his power and influence in the Kingdom. The following 626-word report provides a preliminary evaluation of the current standing of Prince Nayef within power as well as within the ruling Al-Saud family.