Saudi Arabia Appoints New Hajj, Health Ministers

King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Appoints New Hajj, Health Ministers

King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has relieved Health Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah from his post and appointed him as new Hajj minister, state media reported on Friday, citing a royal decree.

Fahd Al-Jalajel was also appointed as the Kingdom’s new health minister.

The King ordered the establishment of a new body that will oversee the development of Yanbu, Umluj, Al-Wajh and Duba regions.

The new body will be chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, state media said.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Vietnam on Independence Day 

National flags are hanging outside a building on a street in Hanoi, Vietnam, 01 September 2024. Vietnam is celebrating the 79th anniversary of National Day on 02 September. (EPA)
National flags are hanging outside a building on a street in Hanoi, Vietnam, 01 September 2024. Vietnam is celebrating the 79th anniversary of National Day on 02 September. (EPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Vietnam on Independence Day 

National flags are hanging outside a building on a street in Hanoi, Vietnam, 01 September 2024. Vietnam is celebrating the 79th anniversary of National Day on 02 September. (EPA)
National flags are hanging outside a building on a street in Hanoi, Vietnam, 01 September 2024. Vietnam is celebrating the 79th anniversary of National Day on 02 September. (EPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to Vietnam’s President General To Lam on his country's Independence Day.

He wished him continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Vietnam steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent the Vietnamese leader a similar cable on the occasion.