The current Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, commonly known as MBS. He was appointed Crown Prince in June 2017 by his father, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and is also the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia since 2022. Mohammed bin Salman is the de facto ruler of the kingdom, holding significant power over the country's political, economic, and social affairs. He is known for his ambitious Vision 2030 plan aimed at diversifying the Saudi economy away from oil dependence and for implementing various social reforms. Born in 1985, he is the son of King Salman and has rapidly consolidated power since his appointment as Crown Prince
