Saudi Arabia's King Salman, 88, has completed tests for lung inflammation and recovered, the kingdom's Royal Court said on Wednesday.
The Royal Court had on Sunday said the monarch was suffering from a lung infection and would undergo tests "based on the recommendations of the royal clinics".
In May, the Royal Court first disclosed that King Salman was suffering from a lung ailment as well as other symptoms including a high temperature and joint pain. The king last chaired a cabinet meeting on September 24.
In August, the monarch issued a royal decree that allowed the cabinet to convene in the absence of both himself and the prime minister, his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Prince Mohammed offered reassurances about the health of the king at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state media reported.
King Salman has been on the throne since 2015. His son became first in the line of succession in 2017.
The king's reign has been marked by social and economic reforms largely managed by his son, who is trying to diversify Saudi Arabia's economy for a post-oil future.
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Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
