Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister
ISTANBUL (AA) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a royal decree appointing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as prime minister as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
The decree published by the official Saudi Press Agency said that cabinet meetings will continue to be chaired by the king.
Khalid bin Salman was appointed defense minister, replacing bin Salman, according to the decree.
Mani Shaman Turki al-Habardi Al-Utaybi has been named deputy defense minister.
The heads of other ministries remain in place.