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This is a bonus episode from The Global Story. Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince?

After ruthlessly outmanoeuvring hundreds of rivals, Mohammed bin Salman has become the most powerful man in Saudi Arabia. The crown prince believes his sweeping vision for the country will bring in investment, top flight sport and visitors from around the world. His only demand in return... absolute loyalty. So, is MBS unstoppable?

On this episode Caitr铆ona Perry speaks to Jonathan Rugman, journalist and producer of a new documentary 鈥淭he Kingdom: The World鈥檚 Most Powerful Prince鈥�, which shines a fresh light on how he got to power and how far he鈥檒l go to maintain it. They are also joined by the 大象传媒 World Service Arab Affairs Editor Sebastian Usher, who has spent time in Saudi Arabia for many years.

Listeners in the UK can watch 鈥淭he Kingdom: The World鈥檚 Most Powerful Prince鈥� on iPlayer: /iplayer/episodes/m001zprm/the-kingdom-the-worlds-most-powerful-prince

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