Saudi Arabia names first woman envoy to Washington at critical time
Saudi Princess Reema bint Bandar al-Saud speaks during the Future
Investment Initiative (FII) conference in the capital Riyadh on October
24, 2018. PHOTO | FAYEZ NURELDINE | AFP
In Summary
Princess Rima bint Bandar replaced Prince Khalid bin
Salman, the younger brother of the powerful crown prince who was
appointed vice defence minister.
Princess Rima faces hostile US
lawmakers who have threatened to take tough action against Saudi Arabia
over the brutal killing amid claims that Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman.
Princess Rima, the daughter of a former long-time
ambassador to the United States, has been a leading advocate of female
empowerment in the kingdom.
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