Saudi King Salman discharged from hospital after medical tests

RIYADH, Jan 17 — Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been discharged from a hospital in Riyadh after undergoing medical tests, with state media reporting reassuring results.

The 90-year-old monarch left the hospital on Friday, according to the state news agency.

"The agency added that the results of the tests had been reassuring," the report stated.

King Salman last chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, according to state news agency SPA.

The monarch received medical care for lung inflammation in 2024.

Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter and a major US ally in the Middle East.

No further details about the specific tests or his current condition were immediately provided.

The discharge follows routine medical monitoring for the aging king.

Royal family health updates are closely watched due to Saudi Arabia's regional influence.

The news was reported by Reuters through state media channels.