Riyadh’s ‘luxury prison’ Ritz reopens for business

RIYADH: Riyadh’s Ritz-carlton reopened for business on Sunday, three months after it became a holding place for princes and ministers detained in the biggest anti-graft purge of the kingdom’s elite in its modern history. The luxury hotel had been closed for business since the unprecedented probe was launched on November 4 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has tightened his grip on power since his shock appointment as heir to the throne last June. A hotel receptionist confirmed to AFP that the hotel was open to the public.