What's going on in Saudi Arabia this weekend?

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Was it an attempted coup?

Apparently in the last 24 hours or so a missile was fired from Yemen into the Saudi capital; it was intercepted and destroyed.

The king has ordered the arrest of one of the billionaire princes on "corruption" charges.

The airports have been ordered to ground all royal and private planes and prevent them from leaving the country.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/saud ... al-n817606
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/04/billion ... ports.html

What we do know is the local Riyadh executioners axe will be getting some sharpening on the old grindestone

If Iran was really behind the attack on the Saudi capitol, I have to wonder if there is any connection between those arrested and the Iranians.

Prince Walid Bin Talal, who is among the arrested princes, was always somehow pro-iranian policy in the region.

https://yemen.liveuamap.com/en/2017/6-n ... ers-houthi

https://geopoliticalfutures.com/saudi-a ... -240054145

Second Saudi Prince Confirmed Killed During Crackdown

Following the death of Prince Mansour bin-Muqrin in a helicopter crash near the Yemen border yesterday, the Saudi Royal Court has confirmed the death of Prince Abdul Aziz bin Fahd - killed during a firefight as authorities attempted to arrest him.

The death has been confirmed by the Saudi royal court.

The Duran and Al-Masdar News both report that the prince died when his security contingent got into a firefight with regime gunmen attempting to make an arrest.

Prince Aziz (44) who was the youngest son of King Fahad.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-11-0 ... -crackdown

This is a real s**t.

Welcome to the Game of Thrones - Saudi version.

Purge of Saudi princes, businessmen widens, travel curbs imposed

RIYADH (Reuters) - A campaign of mass arrests of Saudi Arabian royals, ministers and businessmen expanded on Monday after a top entrepreneur was reportedly detained in the biggest anti-corruption purge of the kingdom's affluent elite in its modern history.

The reported arrest of Nasser bin Aqeel al-Tayyar followed the detention of dozens of top Saudis including billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal in a crackdown that the attorney general described as "phase one".

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/round-saudi-p ... nance.html

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made it clear that the Kingdom is fast moving on the path of reformation, while pursuing the goals of Vision 2030.
Crown Prince Salman’s  domestic political ambitions and strategic foreign policy are meant to put the nation on the fast track of development and and achieve an egalitarian tomorrow.
Did anyone see the Saudi clampdown on corruption coming?
Read: 7 famous business deals by Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal
Following the arrest of ministers, princes and high-profile businessmen, Saudi Arabia witnessed the start of an action-packed week. There have been some unprecedented decisions and a clear inclination toward complete overhaul of the system.
US President Donald Trump has praised Saudi Arabia following the detention of princes.
"I have great confidence in King Salman and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, they know exactly what they are doing," Trump tweeted on Monday.
Here goes the major turnaround of events that Saudi witnessed in last two days.
Read: Detainees in Saudi anti-corruption probe revealed
Read: Saudi’s preemptive strike on corruption is an attempt to consolidate power
Surge in oil prices
Following the Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption probe, oil prices hit a two-year high. Brent hit a high of $64.05 a barrel on Monday and it was the highest level since July 2015. However, uncertainty prevails over the markets as developments in Riyadh put more pressure on costs. Industry pundits credit this rise to the ongoing cuts imposed on the production of oil till March 2018
Saudi prince killed in helicopter crash
Deputy Governor of Asir province, Prince Mansour bin Muqrin was killed in a helicopter crash. This accident happened near Saudi’s southern border with Yemen. Seven more people were killed in this crash but the exact reason behind this accident was not disclosed.
New anti-terror law
Coming down heavily on terrorism, Saudi Arabia has announced a new anti-terror law. As per the law, there are provisions of death penalty for anyone who commits or funds a terror crime resulting into the death of any individual. There will also be a jail sentence of minimum 15 years for an individual, who will be found guilty of misusing his position or authority to support terrorism.
Interception of a missile near airport
Saudi Arabia's defense forces intercepted and smashed a ballistic missile near the airport in northeast part of the capital Riyadh. It was destroyed near the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
New ministers for economy and National Guard
A royal decree was issued by Saudi Arabia regarding the appointment of new ministers for Economy and Planning and the National Guard.
Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah, who had led the National Guard for the last four years, and Adel Fakeih, who was minister of economy, were detained on Saturday as part of the ongoing anti-corruption drive. Prince Khalid Bin Ayyaf Al Muqrin was sworn in as new National Guard chief while Mohammad Al Tuwaijri was appointed new Economy and Planning Minister.
Billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed arrested on graft charges
Billionaire investor Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who owns investment firm Kingdom Holding, is among a group of people detained and under investigation by a new anti-corruption body. Saudi King Salman announced on Saturday the creation of the new anti-corruption committee, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Lebanon PM resigns in Saudi Arabia
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation on television in Saudi Arabia, choosing a neutral ground as he expressed threat to his life. It has raised many new political as well as geopolitical questions. This shocking turn of events is expected to affect Lebanon’s tourism market that has seen a surge in last few months.

https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/middleea ... spartandhp