Saudi King Abdullah, Prince Muqrin and peaceful transition of powernote

Saudi King Abdullah is said to have succeeded in securing a peaceful transition of power in the Kingdom by appointing his brother and Special Adviser Prince Muqrin as 2^nd Deputy PM. The following 520-word report sheds light on the King’s efforts and tells with whom he held consultations on the subject. It also tells what about the situation within the ruling Al-Saud family, notably on the Sudairi side.