Abdullah’s succession in 2005 posed a direct challenge to the Sudeiri brothers’ authority. Indeed, following Fahd’s death, Sudeiri power was reduced significantly, with only Crown Princes Sultan and Naif holding key roles.
2005年，阿卜杜拉即位，对苏德里兄弟的掌权构成了直接挑战。事实上，在法赫德死后，苏德里兄弟的权力被极大地削弱了，只有王储苏丹（Sultan）和纳伊夫（Naif）把持着关键职位。