Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Photo: AFP/file

MANAMA: Saudi Arabian King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud is expected to deliver an important speech to the Shura Council today (Wednesday), reported Gulf News.

The King is expected to discuss Saudi Arabia?s domestic and foreign policies.

According to the Shura Council Chairman Dr Abdullah Al Shaikh, King Salman will reveal a development strategy on how to ensure the needs and aspirations of Saudis are met.

?The occasion marks the start of the new parliamentary year for the council,? said Al-Khunaizi, according to Arab News. 

Regarding his speech, Al-Khunaizi shared: ?King Salman is expected to touch on subjects ranging from extremism and terrorism to government?s priorities, the economy, oil, partnerships, and corruption.?

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The king, in his address, is also expected to reaffirm the country?s commitment toward peace and stability in the region.

Last month, King Salman and his son, Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, ordered arrests of hundreds of Saudi businessmen, including royals, accused of corruption. 

Prince Al-Waleed among others were targeted in the sweeping crackdown as the kingdom´s young crown prince consolidates power.

Head of the Saudi National Guard, once a leading contender to the throne, as well as the navy chief and the economy minister were replaced in a series of high-profile sackings that sent shock waves in the oil-rich Gulf country.

The crackdown was reported immediately after a new anti-corruption commission, headed by powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was established by royal decree late Saturday