Oman's Sultan Appoints New Oil Minister

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo
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Oman's Sultan Appoints New Oil Minister

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo

Oman's sultan replaced the oil minister, Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Rumhi, on Thursday with Salem al-Aufi who was appointed to the post, state television announced.

Rumhi had been oil minister for over two decades.

Aufi was previously undersecretary at the energy and minerals ministry.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on Thursday also issued a decree establishing a higher justice council.



King Salman Issues Royal Order Appointing 81 Public Prosecution Members

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
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King Salman Issues Royal Order Appointing 81 Public Prosecution Members

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a Royal Order appointing 81 members to the judicial public prosecution as investigative lieutenants.
Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujib expressed appreciation for the Royal Order, highlighting it as a testament to the unwavering support provided by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for the Public Prosecution, SPA reported.
These appointments underscore the leadership's commitment to bolstering the public prosecution and ensuring its continuous progress in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, he stated.