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Saudi Arabia's Bold Shift: Tolerance and Reform Under MBS

2/19/2026

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Saudi Arabia continues its transformation toward moderation and tolerance.
Saudi Arabia outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood in 2014.
Saudi Arabia arrests its members and regards Islamist politics as a threat.
Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has overseen social reforms, including educational changes and open tourism.
Recent interactions with Jewish businesspeople signal a commitment to societal reinvention and a structural transformation unlikely to reverse for short-term political gains.

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia continues its transformation toward moderation and tolerance.
Saudi Arabia outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood in 2014.
Saudi Arabia arrests its members and regards Islamist politics as a threat.
Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has overseen social reforms, including educational changes and open tourism.
Recent interactions with Jewish businesspeople signal a commitment to societal reinvention and a structural transformation unlikely to reverse for short-term political gains.