Heir to the Saudi throne Crown Mohammed bin Salman (pictured) has arrested 49 people as part a bid to consolidate powerThe heir to the Saudi throne is tightening his grip on power with an 'anti-corruption' sweep, arresting dozens of traditionalist figures in a bid to modernise the kingdom. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was barely known outside Saudi Arabia before his father became king of the leading oil exporter in 2015. The country's national guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah and navy commander Admiral Abdullah bin Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Sultan have also both been replaced with no explanation. Both are sons of the late King Abdullah, who ruled before his half brother King Salman. Last night, ahead of the arrests, Prince Mohammed established the anti-corruption commission by royal decree.

Source: Daily Mail November 05, 2017 22:24 UTC