Ethiopian born Saudi business tycoon Mohammed Alamoudi released from Saudi prison

Horndiplomat-Ethiopian born Saudi business tycoon Mohammed Alamoudi has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia.Horndiplomat reports

It is to be recalled that earlier in 2018, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed traveled to Saudi Arabia and discussed a number of issues with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.

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One of the issues included the release of Mohammed Al Amoudi. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in his Millenium Hall address later in May 2018 further assured of his return.According to Office of the Prime Minister-Ethiopia

Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi is a billionaire, and by most estimates, one of the richest African-born people in the world. But he now finds himself in the midst of an anti-corruption sweep in Saudi Arabia. He was arrested in the Saudi kingdom on 9 November2017.

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