SPA: mother of Saudi Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah passes away

Friday, 25 December 2020 15:43

The Saudi Royal Court announced today that the mother of Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has passed away.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), funeral prayer will be performed on Friday in Riyadh.

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