Saudi Arabian state media said that the 88-year-old monarch was suffering from fever and joint pain. His son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has de facto ruled the kingdom since 2017.
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A medical team was examining Saudi King Salman over joint paint and “high temperature”, state media said on Sunday.
This is the second time the monarch has been examined in less than a month.
The Royal Court of said that the tests will take place at a clinic at the Al-Salam Palace in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah.
“The treating medical team decided to conduct some tests to diagnose the health condition and to ensure his health,” they said.
The statement did not provide further details.
