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Moroccan King Congratulates Saudi Crown Prince on becoming Prime Minister

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has congratulated Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, wishing him all the success. King of Morocco sent a cable expressing pride in the strong bonds of brotherhood and friendship that bind the leaderships of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 2, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates China on National Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Saturday China on the occasion of National Day, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent separate cables of congratulations to President Xi Jinping on the occasion. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group to Invest $37.8 Billion

Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group said it will invest 142 billion riyals ($37.8 billion) in initiatives aimed at making the Kingdom a global hub for gaming. The investments will include 70 billion riyals to take several minority stakes in companies that support Savvy's game development agenda and 50 billion riyals…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022

Khalid bin Salman: Defense Ministry Will Continue Development in Line with Crown Prince’s Vision

Newly named Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Wednesday that the Defense Ministry had enjoyed the attention of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman when he acted as its minister. In his first remarks since his appointment to his post, he vowed that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022

Crown Prince Hails Great Progress at Ministry of Defense

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met on Tuesday with newly named Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and a number of leaderships at the Defense Ministry in Jeddah. Crown Prince Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the dedicated efforts of the Ministry personnel, praising the great progress achieved…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022

Saudi Royal Decree Reshuffles Cabinet, Names Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prime Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Tuesday a Royal Decree naming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as prime minister. Cabinet sessions attended by King Salman will continue to be chaired by him. King Salman also decreed a reshuffle of the cabinet. Prince Abdulaziz bin…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022

Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince is named prime minister

Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been appointed prime minister by royal decree

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named PM

MBS is already de facto ruler of the kingdom, but the appointment formalises his role as head of government.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2022

Saudi king names Crown Prince Mohammed as prime minister

Saudi Arabia’s 86-year-old king appointed his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to replace him as the kingdom’s prime minister, state-run news agency SPA said.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022