Latest Developments

Prince Faisal Issues Statement re: Paperback Release of Posner Book Sultan Responds to Posner's NY Times Op/Ed

Prince Sultan Responds to Posner's Op-Ed
New York Times - August 3, 2004

Posner Conspiracy

In September 2003, Gerald Posner began his crusade against the late Prince Ahmed with the release of his book "Why America Slept." In the book, he claims two "unnamed" government sources informed him that Prince Ahmed had links to Al-Qaeda and foreknowledge of the 9/11 attacks. His "sources" allegedly received this information through access to a classified interrogation of Abu Zubaydah, a top Al Qaeda operative. Even though former and current US government officials have dismissed Posner's conspiracy theory, Posner continues to garner attention for allegations he himself has called "unproven."

Captured al-Qaeda Leader Reveals bin Laden Ties
to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Agence France Presse - August 31, 2003

Did Saudis Know of 9-11 Plot?
Associated Press - September 2, 2003

Prince Ahmed Cited in New Book on Sept 11. Attacks
Bloodhorse.com - September 3, 2003

Book Links Prince, Al-Qaida
Kentucky Herald-Leader - September 7, 2003

American Writer Passing Off Some Tales of Terror as Fact
Arab News - September 10, 2003

Did the Saudis Know About 9/11?
Salon.com

Unger Redux

Craig Unger's book "House of Bush, House of Saud," regurgitates Posner's conspiracy theory. Although Unger calls the theory "quite controversial", he nevertheless lifted the account right out of Posner's book, without having access to Posner's "unnamed" sources. Unger's book also implies that special treatment was bestowed upon members of the Saudi Ryoal Family, to include Prince Ahmed, to fly out of the country soon after the 9/11 attacks. The 9/11 Commission, however, recently concluded that the flights were cleared by federal law enforcement agencies prior to departure.

Paranoia and Partisan Agenda
The Los Angeles Times - March 21, 2004

New Spin on the Bushes
Houston Chronicle - April 11, 2004

More Distortions
Newsweek - June 30, 2004

A Summary of Findings by the Panel
Associated Press - April 13, 2004

A Family's Pursuit of the Truth

Prince Ahmed's friends and family knew him as a decent and loving man with an appreciation for life. He was a devoted husband, a father of five children, a businessman and a horse enthusiast who reached the pinnacle of success in thoroughbred racing. Prince Ahmed's family have dedicated themselves to honoring and restoring his name and reputation.

Prince Faisal bin Salman Statement

Saudi's Prince Widow Slams Book Author
Gulf News - November 9, 2003

Gulty Until Proven Innocent
by Prince Sultan bin Salman

Interview with His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman,
Older Brother of the late Prince Ahmed