Overview
- The Royal Court said King Salman departed King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh after completing medical examinations that were described as reassuring.
- State media did not specify a cause for the hospital visit and indicated he would continue to be monitored.
- The 90-year-old monarch chaired a cabinet meeting earlier in the week, with reports noting his ongoing participation in governance when possible.
- His health remains closely watched given treatment for lung inflammation in 2024 and prior hospitalizations in 2022 and 2020.
- Pakistan’s prime minister and president publicly offered prayers and well wishes, reflecting diplomatic interest in his recovery.