New King Salman makes early mark
By Associated Press in Dubai | China Daily | Updated: 2015-02-06 07:31
Promotion of younger generation seen as move to generate goodwill and signpost future influence
Saudi Arabia's new monarch isn't wasting time.
Since assuming the throne on Jan 23, King Salman has elevated some of his closest relatives and sidelined previous power-brokers, tightened decision-making and promised lavish payouts designed to win early goodwill.
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