King of Saudi Arabia is hospitalized for herniated disc

• May 17, 2024

The King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah has been transferred to the United States for a medical examination. The king's health, which ranges from 86 to 87 years old, has weakened and he is seeking treatment for a herniated disc .

Growing concerns about the health of the sovereign They have provoked speculation about who will succeed him on the throne, since the political situation in Saudi Arabia is of international interest because it is the fifth country with the largest oil reserves in the world.

Before leaving for a medical center specialized in diseases of the spine Abdullah decreed his half brother, Prince Abdul Aziz as head of the administration of state affairs, the royal court said.

The spokesman for the Health Ministry of King Abdullah al-Rabeeah commented that the king had a herniated disc that was complicated by a bruise that puts pressure on the nerves and it causes pain , according to information from the AFP agency.

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