Royal Decree: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Permits Cabinet Meetings in Absence of King, Crown Prince

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Royal Decree: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Permits Cabinet Meetings in Absence of King, Crown Prince

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree that allows the cabinet to convene in the absence of both the king and the prime minister, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, SPA reported on Thursday.

In the absence of the king, the crown prince or his deputies, the cabinet would be chaired by the eldest member of the cabinet who is a descendent of founding King Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Cabinet decisions issued would be signed by the chairman, the royal decree added.



Saudi Govt Praises KSrelief for Implementing Projects in 100 Countries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Praises KSrelief for Implementing Projects in 100 Countries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired on Tuesday the weekly cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The cabinet was briefed on the message sent by King Salman to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and the telephone call received by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from French President Emmanuel Macron.

The cabinet discussed cooperation and joint work with various countries and organizations, carried out in the past week, to boost the Kingdom's position, and its regional and international role, serve common interests, and support stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.

The ministers commended the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) for implementing projects in 100 countries in collaboration with international partners. This underscores the Kingdom's commitment to delivering humanitarian aid and supporting communities affected by disasters and crises.

The cabinet also lauded the outcome of the 9th Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, convened in Makkah to strengthen Islamic solidarity, advocate moderation, and address the concerns of the Muslim world, thereby fostering unity and stability.