Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud

Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud is the Minister of Energy for Saudi Arabia, having held the position since 2019. He is a member of the Saudi royal family and is known for his efforts to modernize the kingdom's energy sector, particularly in the context of diversifying the economy away from fossil fuel dependency. He has been vocal about Saudi Arabia's interest in developing civilian nuclear technology for energy purposes while ensuring that the country does not pursue nuclear weapons. Recently, he has been in the news for discussions surrounding uranium enrichment and the implications of Saudi-Pakistani defense agreements in regional geopolitics.