Facts surrounding new Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdulaziz

After the death of Saudi Arabia's King; Salman bin Abdulaziz has been chosen to ascend the throne of Saudi Arabia. However, few media houses are highlighting fact surrounding King Salman. 

Find below some of the facts according to Daily Mail UK:

1) New ruler: It is thought King Salman (pictured) will be a more conservative leader than his predecessor, King Abdullah

2) Moderate: But a Gulf expert tells MailOnline that King Abdullah (left) picked Salman (right) as his heir because he knew he would ensure his 'moderate' legacy

3) Health problems: King Salman (right) has suffered at least one stroke which left him with limited movement in his left arm

4) Connected: King Salman (right) headed up a committee which provided funds for the Palestinian Mujahideen

5) Legacy: King Salman has fathered 13 children to three wives since 1955

6) Testing time: 'There's very difficult challenges the country [and King Salman] faces with the violence in Iraq and now a coup next door in Yemen,' an expert told MailOnline

7) Astronaut: The King's second son Prince Sultan bin Salman (pictured) was the first Arab of royal blood - and the first Muslim - to fly into outer space. 

Astronaut: The King's second son Prince Sultan bin Salman (pictured) was the first Arab of royal blood - and the first Muslim - to fly into outer space

8) International respect: When Salman was named Crown Prince in August 2012, US President Barack Obama (pictured with Kind Abdullah in 2009) said he was 'a man of deep faith who is committed to improving the lives of the people of Saudi Arabia and to the security of the region'