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 FM, Palestinian PM Discuss Developments in Palestine

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)
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Saudi FM, Palestinian PM Discuss Developments in Palestine

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a telephone call from Palestinian Prime Minister and FM Dr. Mohammad Mustafa.

The officials discussed about the ongoing developments in Palestine and efforts to de-escalate the situation.