General / Issuance of a Number of Royal Orders

Saturday 1448/01/26

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Jeddah, 26 Muharram 1448 AH corresponding to 11 July 2026 AD, SPA: Today, a number of royal orders were issued, the texts of which are as follows:

Number: A/19 Date: 26/1/1448 AH By the grace of God, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after reviewing the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH, and after reviewing the Council of Ministers Law issued by Royal Order No. (A/13) dated 3/3/1414 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/62) dated 1/3/1444 AH, have ordered the following: First: His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Kharif, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, is relieved of his post. Second: His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is appointed as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in addition to his continuation as Minister of Energy. Third: This order of ours shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud // to be followed //15:38 Mecca Time 0050

Jeddah, 26 Muharram 1448 AH corresponding to 11 July 2026 AD, SPA: Today, a number of royal orders were issued, the texts of which are as follows:

Number: A/19 Date: 26/1/1448 AH By the grace of God, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after reviewing the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH, and after reviewing the Council of Ministers Law issued by Royal Order No. (A/13) dated 3/3/1414 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/62) dated 1/3/1444 AH, have ordered the following: First: His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Kharif, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, is relieved of his post. Second: His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is appointed as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in addition to his continuation as Minister of Energy. Third: This order of ours shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud // to be followed //15:38 Mecca Time 0050

Number: A/20 Date: 26/1/1448 AH By the grace of God, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after reviewing the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH, and after reviewing the Council of Ministers Law issued by Royal Order No. (A/13) dated 3/3/1414 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/62) dated 1/3/1444 AH, have ordered the following: First: His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Kharif is appointed as a Minister of State and a member of the Council of Ministers. Second: This order of ours shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud // to be followed //15:41 Mecca Time 0051

Number: A/21 Date: 26/1/1448 AH By the grace of God, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after reviewing the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH, and after reviewing the Council of Ministers Law issued by Royal Order No. (A/13) dated 3/3/1414 AH, and after reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH, and after reviewing the Regulation of the General Authority for Military Industries issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (210) dated 25/4/1440 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/278) dated 15/7/1444 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/20) dated 26/1/1448 AH, have ordered the following: First: His Excellency Engineer Ahmed bin Abdulaziz bin Al-Muhammad Al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries, is relieved of his post. Second: His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Kharif, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers, is assigned to act as Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries in addition to his duties. Third: This order of ours shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud // to be followed //15:42 Mecca Time 0052

Number: A/22 Date: 26/1/1448 AH By the grace of God, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after reviewing the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH, and after reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/154) dated 5/6/1447 AH, have ordered the following: First: His Excellency Mr. Shalaan bin Rajih bin Abdullah bin Shalaan, Deputy Public Prosecutor, is relieved of his post. Second: This order of ours shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud // to be followed //15:43 Mecca Time 0053

Number: A/23 Date: 26/1/1448 AH By the grace of God, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after reviewing the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH, and after reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/14) dated 3/3/1414 AH, have ordered the following: First: His Excellency Mr. Shalaan bin Rajih bin Abdullah bin Shalaan is appointed as an Advisor at the Royal Court at the Excellent Rank. Second: This order of ours shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud // to be followed //15:47 Mecca Time 0054

Number: A/24 Date: 26/1/1448 AH By the grace of God, We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after reviewing the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH, and after reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH, and after reviewing Royal Order No. (A/14) dated 3/3/1414 AH, have ordered the following: First: His Excellency Mr. Ehsan bin Abbas bin Hamza Bafakih is appointed as Secretary of Jeddah Governorate at the Excellent Rank. Second: This order of ours shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud // to be followed //15:50 Mecca Time 0055