Royal Court: Crown Prince Sultan undergoes successful surgery

Riyadh, February 24, SPA -- The Royal Court has issued the following
statement:

"Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz, The Deputy Premier, Minister of
Defense and Aviation and Inspector General underwent an internal
surgery, on Monday 28/02/1430 AH, corresponding to 23-02-2009 in New
York City, the United States of America.

In a statement, the operating medical team pointed out that this
process is in completion of the medical tests and treatment received
by the Crown Prince recently, adding that it proved to be successful,
thank Allah.

We ask Almighty Allah to save the Crown Prince, wish him fast
recovery, and provide him with more help and success.


--SPA