Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Become Saudi Prime Minister
17:53 GMT 27.09.2022 (Updated: 18:07 GMT 27.09.2022)
© AP Photo / Bandar AljaloudIn this photo released by Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, speaks during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.
© AP Photo / Bandar Aljaloud
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The Crown Prince's appointment reportedly comes amidst a cabinet reshuffle ordered by Saudi King Salman.
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman is to become the country’s prime minister, Al Arabiya reports citing Saudi state news agency SPA.
According to the media outlet, Prince Khalid bin Salman is also going to become defense minister.
This development comes amidst a reported “cabinet reshuffle” that was ordered by King Salman himself.
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