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In photos: Saudi Arabia Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed announced ‘Vision 2030’ reform plan

The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015.

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures during a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom's oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia's most influential figures since being named second

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) arrives for a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015. Salman announced his economic reform plan known as ‘Vision 2030’. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015. Salman announced his economic reform plan known as ‘Vision 2030’. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gives a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015. Salman announced his economic reform plan known as ‘Vision 2030’. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures during a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015. Salman announced his economic reform plan known as ‘Vision 2030’. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman answers questions during a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015. Salman announced his economic reform plan known as ‘Vision 2030’. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives for a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015. Salman announced his economic reform plan known as ‘Vision 2030’. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman answers questions during a press conference in Riyadh, on April 25, 2016. The key figure behind the unveiling of a vast plan to restructure the kingdom’s oil-dependent economy, the son of King Salman has risen to among Saudi Arabia’s most influential figures since being named second-in-line to the throne in 2015. Salman announced his economic reform plan known as ‘Vision 2030’. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

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