House of Saud: A Family at War

An examination of the new leader's dramatic commitment to end extremism and to return to moderate Islam. Travelling from Eastern Europe to India, and across the bloody battlefields of Syria and Yemen, this is a look at the impact that huge amounts of Saudi cash and weapons have had around the world.

The House of Saud has launched an unprecedented crackdown on corruption, and some of the most prominent and richest Saudi royals were caught up in the purge. The detentions opened the door on a highly secret world of kickbacks and bribes on a monumental scale, which have also embroiled many forei...

A look at how the family stays in power, featuring some of those who have worked for Saudi princes. They describe how the wealth allowed lives of privilege and pleasure out of the spotlight. But the growth of social media has meant Saudis are getting increasing insight into the behaviour of their...