Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Crown Prince
Becomes crown prince while continuing as minister of defence.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2017 in Saudi Arabia
Explore 5 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 2017.
Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 2017
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June
Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Crown Prince
Appoints Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince and deputy prime minister.
September
Women Driving Royal Order
Supports social and economic reforms associated with women's mobility.
Women Driving Royal Order
Issues the royal order permitting driving licences for women.
Other events (month unknown)
Al Hilal First-Team Emergence
Nasser Al Dawsari progressed from Al Hilal’s youth setup toward senior football in 2017. The homegrown midfielder progressed to the senior team and became known for his versatility.
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