Saudi Arabia: The Sudairi branch and the succession issuenote

The Sudairi branch of the ruling Al-Saud family is said to have begun contacts with the Al-Faisal branch to strength its position within the context of the succession issue. The following 461-word report sheds light on the subject and tells whether the contacts between the two branches are expected to reach agreement. It also tells why the Sudairi branch is making such contacts.