greater emphasis was put on religion in the media (increased religious programming on television and radio, and an increase in articles about religion in newspapers), in individual behavior, in government policies, in mosque sermons. in 1986 king fahd replaced his title "his majesty" with "custodian of the two holy mosques". the ulema's powers and financial support were strengthened in particular, they were given greater control over the education system and allowed to enforce stricter observance of wahhabi rules of moral and social behaviour. these policies did not succeed in dampening the growth and strength of religious conservatives dissatisfied with the royal family.