It is less clear, however, Western diplomats here said, that the United States and its allies are ready to welcome Prince Mohammed with new aid.

Prince Mohammed began to deal with business after his resignation.

Prince Mohammed is the chairman of its board of directors and of the Islamic Finance Group.

Prince Mohammed is also the former president of Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank, which was founded in 1975.

In addition to banking sector, Prince Mohammed has other business enterprises.

Prince Mohammed is the chairman of the board of trustees of the King Faisal Foundation.

Purdew, who now lives in a house in the grounds, says Prince Mohammed has retained a small stake.

Prince Mohammed is his younger brother.

Neither Prince Mohammed nor the Civil Defense Directorate would be interviewed for this article.

But do not be fooled by appearances, because tens of thousands of Saudis are heading here to find the future, according to Prince Mohammed.