The king has been seen performing Ardha dance in the past, but this time, it was different. What was extraordinary was how energetic he was and also that he gave a solo performance.

King Salman has played a key role in bringing the GCC states together. He began his tour in the UAE, a key pillar of the Saudi-led Arab coalition that has been battling the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen since March 2015.