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Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Khaled Azzam, King Charles' favourite Middle Eastern architect, now spearheading MBS's mega-projects

2009 photo of architect Khaled Azzam with Charles III of England. © PA Images/Alamy banque d'images

Well-connected architect Khaled Azzam, head of The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, plays an increasing role in designing and overseeing Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's pet mega-projects. [...]

Published on 15/11/2022 at 07:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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