Saudis have applauded a major decision taken by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Sunday against Prince Mamdouh bin Abdul Rahman, preventing him from taking part in sports activities and speaking to the media in response to his racist statement.
Prince Mamdouh reportedly rebuked Adnan Jestiniya, a sports writer, during a talk show on Saudi Television.
King Salman is known for taking quick and strong decisions ever since he was the governor of Riyadh. The king has said in the past that, “nobody is above the law and there will be no discrimination between citizens and regions.”
The king has warned those who create division in society by making racist statements.
“This is a timely and wise decision,” said one Saudi blogger, adding that it was essential to strengthen the Saudi unity and cohesion among Saudi people.
“We are now in the era of King Salman. Those who make racist statements should be very careful. It will not be tolerated,” said another.
Royal ban on Prince Mamdouh welcomed
