In late 2017, Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Al Saud was detained at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh as part of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman's (MBS) anti-corruption crackdown.
He was released in early 2018 after reaching a financial settlement with authorities, marking the start of his gradual reintegration into the Kingdom’s new power structure.
The following note provides insights on key aspects, including:
- Prince Al Waleed’s current position and standing within the Kingdom
- The nature of his relationship with MBS
- The main factor driving this relationship
- His perspective on MBS’ vision for the Kingdom
- MBS’ attitude and approach toward Prince Al Waleed
