Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old King Salman is undergoing medical tests at a Riyadh hospital, state media reported on Jan. 16. He was treated for lung inflammation in 2024, and SPA said he last chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Officials provided no further details on the tests or his condition.
Saudi King Salman, 90, Undergoing Medical Tests in Riyadh Hospital, State Media Reports
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a virtual cabinet meeting from his office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old King Salman was undergoing medical tests at a hospital in Riyadh, the state news agency reported on Friday.
The monarch, who leads the world's largest oil-exporting nation and is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, received medical treatment for lung inflammation in 2024. State media did not provide additional details about the nature of the current tests or his condition.
Recent Activity
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), King Salman last chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The agency's brief statement gave no timetable for his return to public duties.
Why It Matters
King Salman plays a central role in Saudi governance and in international relations, particularly on energy policy and ties with Western allies. Any health-related developments involving the monarch may prompt attention from markets and foreign governments.
Reporting by Ahmed Elimam; Editing by Alison Williams and Andrew Cawthorne (Reuters)
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