The book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff posits that Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), much like other leaders in Saudi Arabia, lacks a formal education. This observation reflects a broader trend within the leadership of the kingdom, suggesting that their decisions and governance might be influenced more by status and power dynamics than by academic knowledge or formal training.

This lack of educational background among Saudi leaders could imply that their approaches to leadership may not be guided by extensive intellectual or analytical skills. Instead, the focus could be on personal relationships and political maneuvering, raising questions about the effectiveness of their governance in an increasingly complex global landscape.