New Generation in Saudi Arabia

I have read in Arabic media and in some Western media silly references to "opening up" the system and "institutionalization" of the process for the selection of the crown prince. They are talking about the House of Saud's family council.  Kid you not.  Secondly, some talk about the new blood and the "new generation" that will be represented with the selection of the crown prince. Prince Nayif is at least 77.  What new generation?  You mean, the new generation of people in their 70s?