Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Singapore on National Day

 A Republic of Singapore Air Force Chinook helicopter carrying a Singaporean flag is escorted by Apache helicopters during a fly-over to celebrate the country's 59th National Day in Singapore on August 9, 2024. (AFP)
A Republic of Singapore Air Force Chinook helicopter carrying a Singaporean flag is escorted by Apache helicopters during a fly-over to celebrate the country's 59th National Day in Singapore on August 9, 2024. (AFP)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Singapore on National Day

 A Republic of Singapore Air Force Chinook helicopter carrying a Singaporean flag is escorted by Apache helicopters during a fly-over to celebrate the country's 59th National Day in Singapore on August 9, 2024. (AFP)
A Republic of Singapore Air Force Chinook helicopter carrying a Singaporean flag is escorted by Apache helicopters during a fly-over to celebrate the country's 59th National Day in Singapore on August 9, 2024. (AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam on his country's National Day.

He wished Shanmugaratnam continued good health and happiness and the government and people of Singapore steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent the president of Singapore a similar cable.



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.