The current Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, commonly known as MBS. He was born on August 31, 1985, and is the eldest son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Mohammed bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince on June 21, 2017, succeeding Muhammad bin Nayef. He also serves as the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia since 2022 and is considered the de facto ruler of the kingdom
. Mohammed bin Salman is known for his ambitious Vision 2030 plan aimed at diversifying Saudi Arabia's economy away from oil dependence and implementing social reforms such as lifting the ban on women driving and reducing the powers of the religious police. Despite these reforms, his rule has been marked by controversy, including allegations of human rights abuses and involvement in regional conflicts
. In summary, Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince and the effective leader shaping Saudi Arabia's future as of 2025
