Monday, November 6, 2017

The richest man in the Middle East was arrested in Saudi Arabia - see the luxurious Ritz Carlton where he's being held captive

Currently, the hotel's website is running a message warning prospective guests that the space's internet and telephone lines are disconnected "due to unforeseen circumstances."

Currently, the hotel's website is running a message warning prospective guests that the space's internet and telephone lines are disconnected "due to unforeseen circumstances."

Source: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh

It's unclear where exactly all of the royal prisoners are being held within the hotel.

It's unclear where exactly all of the royal prisoners are being held within the hotel.

Source: The Intercept

The Intercept reported some of the non-royal prisoners are being held together in one room and are sleeping on mattresses.

The Intercept reported some of the non-royal prisoners are being held together in one room and are sleeping on mattresses.

Source: The Intercept

The Crown Prince's targets in this recent roundup included several prominent individuals, including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal — the richest man in the Middle East. Forbes reported he owns 95% of Kingdom Holding, which owns stakes in companies like Twitter and Citigroup.

The Crown Prince's targets in this recent roundup included several prominent individuals, including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal — the richest man in the Middle East. Forbes reported he owns 95% of Kingdom Holding, which owns stakes in companies like Twitter and Citigroup.

Source: Forbes

Business Insider reported the Crown Prince has advocated for a return to "moderate Islam" in the country, but there's "little transparency" around the arrests, which are ostensibly part of an anti-corruption purge.

Business Insider reported the Crown Prince has advocated for a return to "moderate Islam" in the country, but there's "little transparency" around the arrests, which are ostensibly part of an anti-corruption purge.

Source: Business Insider

The Guardian reported the hotel is being used to house the high-profile prisoners, because it would be considered too "demeaning" to send them to prison.

The Guardian reported the hotel is being used to house the high-profile prisoners, because it would be considered too "demeaning" to send them to prison.

Source: The Guardian

But late Saturday night, guests of the Ritz-Carlton were told to collect their possessions and booted from the premises, the Guardian reported.

But late Saturday night, guests of the Ritz-Carlton were told to collect their possessions and booted from the premises, the Guardian reported.

Source: The Guardian

It's not the first time the Crown Prince has had dealings with the venue. The Guardian reported the he hosted a "high-profile investment summit" at the hotel just two weeks ago.

It's not the first time the Crown Prince has had dealings with the venue. The Guardian reported the he hosted a "high-profile investment summit" at the hotel just two weeks ago.

Source: The Guardian

In terms of dining choices, the hotel featured an Italian restaurant, Chinese cuisine, and a buffet style joint.

In terms of dining choices, the hotel featured an Italian restaurant, Chinese cuisine, and a buffet style joint.

Source: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh

It boasts 493 guest rooms, including 49 two-bedroom royal suites and 50 one-bedroom executive suites.

It boasts 493 guest rooms, including 49 two-bedroom royal suites and 50 one-bedroom executive suites.

Source: Five Star Alliance

The hotel first opened in 2011 and was the first ever Ritz-Carlton in Saudi Arabia.

The hotel first opened in 2011 and was the first ever Ritz-Carlton in Saudi Arabia.

Source: Five Star Alliance


Source: Business Insider India