Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Al-Jazeera - SPA:

Yesterday, 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 Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud -

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi News

After reviewing the Basic Law of Governance, issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH.

After reviewing the Law of the Council of Ministers, issued by Royal Order No. (A/13) dated 3/3/1414 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/62) dated 1/3/1444 AH.

* We 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 Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in addition to continuing his role as Minister of Energy.

Third: This order shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/20

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

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.

After reviewing the Law of the Council of Ministers, issued by Royal Order No. (A/13) dated 3/3/1414 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/62) dated 1/3/1444 AH.

We have ordered the following:

First: His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Kharif is appointed Minister of State and member of the Council of Ministers.

Second: This order shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/21

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

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.

After reviewing the Law of the Council of Ministers, issued by Royal Order No. (A/13) dated 3/3/1414 AH.

After reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Senior Officials, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH.

After reviewing the organization of the General Authority for Military Industries, issued by Council of Ministers Decision No. (210) dated 25/4/1440 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/278) dated 15/7/1444 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/20) dated 26/1/1448 AH.

* We have ordered the following:

First: His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz bin Al-Mohammed Al-Ouhali, 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 shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/22

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi News

After reviewing the Basic Law of Governance, issued by Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH.

After reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Senior Officials, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/154) dated 5/6/1447 AH.

* We have ordered the following:

First: His Excellency Mr. Shalaan bin Rajih bin Abdullah bin Shalaan, Deputy Public Prosecutor, is relieved of his post.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/23

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

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.

After reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Senior Officials, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/14) dated 3/3/1414 AH.

* We have ordered the following:

First: His Excellency Mr. Shalaan bin Rajih bin Abdullah bin Shalaan is appointed Advisor at the Royal Court with the rank of senior official.

Second: This order shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/24

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

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.

After reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Senior Officials, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/14) dated 3/3/1414 AH.

* We have ordered the following:

First: His Excellency Mr. Ehssan bin Abbas bin Hamza Bafaqeeh is appointed Mayor of Jeddah Governorate with the rank of senior official.

Second: This order shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/26

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

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.

After reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Senior Officials, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH.

After reviewing the Law of the Saudi Central Bank, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/36) dated 11/4/1442 AH.

Saudi News

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/14) dated 3/3/1414 AH.

* We have ordered the following:

First: Mr. Talal bin Fuad bin Ahmed Al-Hamoud is appointed Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank for Technical Affairs with the rank of senior official.

Second: This order shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/27

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

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.

After reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Senior Officials, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH.

After reviewing the Law of the Saudi Central Bank, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/36) dated 11/4/1442 AH.

After reviewing Royal Order No. (A/14) dated 3/3/1414 AH.

* We have ordered the following:

First: Mr. Abdulilah bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Duheem is appointed Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank for Executive Affairs with the rank of senior official.

Second: This order shall be communicated to the relevant authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Number: A/25

Date: 26/1/1448 AH

By the grace of God Almighty

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.

After reviewing the Law of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Senior Officials, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated 18/3/1391 AH.

After reviewing the Law of the Judiciary, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/78) dated 19/9/1428 AH.