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.