The transfer of power seems to be happening in a very silent manner in Saudi Arabia. On one hand, King Salman has been sidelined. On the other hand, the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has increased. In recent times, all major decisions related to Saudi have been taken by MBS. Interestingly, the King did not appear to have any formal role in these decisions.

Saudi Arabia is an important country. The importance of Saudi in the Muslim world is also greater because two mosques associated with Prophet Mohammad are located here. Where Muslims from all over the world go to worship.

King's meeting stopped after 2024

In 2024, King Salman met many big leaders. Turkish President Erdoğan was also included in these, but he did not meet even a single leader in 2025. Even in the year 2025, the Saudi King was not seen in the program of US President Donald Trump. There was a lot of discussion about it at that time.

So far this year, the supreme leaders of Türkiye and Germany have visited Saudi. Mohammad bin Salman met both the leaders. King Salman's role is now limited to sending official greetings only. In 2025, he sent such a message to the supreme leaders of 7 countries.

MBS is also taking major policy decisions.

1. After the war between Iran and Israel, Saudi's Mohammed bin Salman announced defense deal with Pakistan. The decision of this entire deal was taken by the Crown Prince on behalf of Saudi. This was called a masterstroke of the Saudi Crown Prince. Under this deal, Saudi has got the guarantee of nuclear security.

2. On the initiative of Mohammed bin Salman, the ban on sale of alcohol in Saudi Arabia was lifted. The Crown Prince took this decision in view of the increase in revenue. Alcohol was banned in Saudi for a long time.

3. At the end of 2025, Saudi bombed Emirati ships to end UAE's influence in Yemen. Not only this, a lot of money was spent to control the whole of Yemen. This decision was also taken by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

MBS is also making diplomatic deals

America had made up its mind to attack Iran in the beginning of January 2026, but MBS called Donald Trump directly. MBS said that if America attacks Iran and Khamenei is not overthrown, Saudi will be trapped. It is being said that after this Trump changed his mind.

Two days ago, Saudi Crown Prince spoke to Russian President Putin on phone. At the same time, Saudi is preparing to get closer to Israel. Mohammad bin Salman is also leading this matter.