(ANSA) - Rome, January 23 - King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of
Saudi Arabia died on Friday at 91 years old, following
hospitalization for pneumonia, royal officials said.
Abdullah's half-brother Salman, 79, has succeeded him on
the throne.
The funeral will be held in Riyadh on Friday in the city's
Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque.
Oil prices rose following the announcement of Abdullah's
death, amidst speculation regarding policy from the largest
producer of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC).
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz dies
Was in hospital for pneumonia, half-brother now takes crown