MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman by Ben Hubbard: Conversation Starters

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MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman by Ben Hubbard: Conversation Starters

MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman is a New York Times Editor’s Choice written by Ben Hubbard. It is the untold story of a young prince. He has appeared from Saudi Arabia’s royal family to overhaul the economy and society of the country in the Middle East. Mohammed bin Salman is the sixth son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He is also the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Mohammed bin Salman has also become an essential person in the politics of the country since his father, King Salman, ascended to the throne in 2015. Currently, he is the country’s deputy prime minister. This book is an eye-opening account of Mohammed bin Salman, the next leader of the wealthiest country in the Middle East, and how he has used his vast powers to restructure his kingdom and even the world.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Daily Books
• Release date: May 13, 2020
• ISBN: 9788835875208

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Introducing MBS

Ben Hubbard’s MBS: The Rise to Power is a non-fiction account of the story of the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. In Hubbard’s author note, he said that the book is based on numerous interviews in six countries over six years. He also shared that he went on multiple trips to Saudi Arabia between 2013 and 2018 to conduct interviews and gather information for this book. Hubbard noted that Mohammed bin Salman has declined to be interviewed as he makes this book.

Mohammed bin Salman is the reason behind the restructure and changes in the kingdom. The country is targeting that it would be a global shipping and transport hub. They were also considering to open and develop the tourism industry. As a matter of fact, in June 2018, they already let the women in the country to drive. The man behind these changes in the country is none other than the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. When King Salman, his father, ascended the throne, he gave Mohammed bin Salman an oversight of the country’s most important sectors which are; defense, economy, religion, and oil. According to Hubbard, it was clear that Prince Mohammed was the hands-on ruler of the kingdom. Most Saudis and Saudi watchers have named him MBS to differentiate him from his other royal relatives. MBS address with the formal Arabic customary among Arab leaders, and he also