Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia claims anti-corruption purge recouped $100bn Crackdown concludes with more than 50 royal family members and businessmen allegedly jailed Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince, has shaken the conservative kingdom with the three-month investigation. Photograph: APSaudi Arabia claims to have recouped more than $100bn (£70bn) through its anti-corruption purge and jailed up to 56 high-profile royal family members and businessmen who refused to surrender their wealth in return for freedom. However, a much smaller number of senior figures would be allowed to continue to shield their affairs from public accountability. Women are still not in the driving seat in Saudi Arabia | Madawi al-Rasheed Read moreThe Ritz Carlton is expected to open to tourists in mid-February. While detained, senior figures were given access to dining rooms, gyms, tailors and medics.

Source: The Guardian January 30, 2018 13:59 UTC