Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Saudi King Salman Chairs Cabinet After Hospital Visit
King Salman, who is 90 years old, is the leader of Saudi Arabia.
He went to the hospital in Riyadh for some medical tests on Friday and came back home the same day.
On Tuesday, he led a meeting with his cabinet, which is a group of important leaders who help run the country.
Saudi Arabia is very important because it sells a lot of oil and is a friend of the United States in the Middle East.
King Salman, 90, chaired a cabinet meeting in person on Tuesday.
He was hospitalized in Riyadh for medical tests on Friday and left the same day.
Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter and a key U.S. ally in the Middle East.
The cabinet meeting was held days after his hospital visit.
King Salman's health has been a topic of interest due to his age and role.
- Who
- King Salman of Saudi Arabia
- What
- Chaired a cabinet meeting in person
- When
- Tuesday, January 20
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To lead the cabinet meeting after undergoing medical tests
- King
- King Salman
- Age
- 90
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Role
- Chairing Cabinet Meeting
- Hospital Visit
- Medical Tests in Riyadh
- Hospitalization Duration
- Same Day
- Meeting Date
- Tuesday, January 20