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Saudi Royal Decree Forms 3 New Ministries, Merges 2 Others

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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Saudi Royal Decree Forms 3 New Ministries, Merges 2 Others

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 issued on Tuesday a series of Royal Decrees that formed three new ministries and merged two others.

King Salman relieved Media Minister Turki al-Shabanah, Civil Service Minister Sulaiman bin Abdullah al-Hamdan and governor of the General Investment Authority Ibrahim bin Abdulrahman al-Omar of their posts.

He ordered that Dr. Majed bin Abdullah al-Qasabi will continue to serve as Trade Minister and will also become Minister of Media.

Majed bin Abdullah bin Hamad al-Haqil will continue to serve as Minister of Housing and also serve as Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

King Salman ordered that the Civil Service Ministry be merged with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development. It will now be known as the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

The General Investment Authority will be transformed into a ministry, called the Ministry of Investment, with Khalid al-Falih as its minister.

King Salman ordered that the General Sport Authority would be transformed into the Sports Ministry. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal was appointed as Sports Minister.

In another decree, King Salman ordered that the Commission for Tourism and National Heritage would be transformed into the tourism ministry, with Ahmed al-Khatib as its minister.

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37th Annual Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims Opens in Brazil

37th Annual Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims Opens in Brazil
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37th Annual Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims Opens in Brazil

37th Annual Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims Opens in Brazil

The 37th International Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims, organized by the Islamic Dawah Center in Brazil in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, opened in Sao Paulo on Friday.

The three-day event is being held under the theme "Islamic Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: Its Role in Preserving Identity" at the São Bernardo do Campo Municipal Council. It features the participation of ministers, scholars, researchers, and specialists from Arab and Islamic countries, as well as from Latin America and the Caribbean.

The opening ceremony began with a film introducing the conference, its mission, and the efforts of the Islamic Dawah Center in the region.

Head of the Islamic Dawah Center for Latin America and the Caribbean Dr. Ahmed Ali Al-Saifi delivered a speech expressing gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their unwavering support of Muslims in Latin America and the Caribbean.

He also highlighted the Ministry of Islamic Affairs’ role in overseeing mosques and religious institutions in the region.

Federal Deputy of Brazil Vicente Paulo da Silva, speaking on behalf of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, emphasized the respect and prominent role of Muslims in Brazil’s development and prosperity.

He lauded the strong relationship between Saudi Arabia and Brazil, which is built on solidarity and mutual respect, and noted Brazil’s deep affection for Arabs, particularly through its ties with the Kingdom.

Delivering a speech on behalf of Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, the ministry's Undersecretary Sheikh Dr. Awad bin Sabti Al-Enezi emphasized that knowledge forms the foundation of righteous deeds, enabling correct beliefs and worship practices.

He underscored the importance of Islamic education in clarifying misconceptions and promoting understanding to combat ignorance.

The opening session also included speeches from heads of delegations and participating missions, highlighting the significance of the conference’s timing and its thematic focus.