Al-Shehana Bint Saleh Appointed Deputy Secretary General of Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Asharq Al-Awsat
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Al-Shehana Bint Saleh Appointed Deputy Secretary General of Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Asharq Al-Awsat
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Asharq Al-Awsat

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Sunday a number of royal orders that included the appointment of Al-Shehana bint Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Azzaz as Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, at the excellent rank.

King Salman ordered relieving the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al Muqrin, of his post, and appointed him as advisor at the Royal Court, at the rank of Minister.

The royal orders also included appointing Dr. Bandar bin Obaid bin Hamoud Al-Rasheed as Secretary to the Crown Prince, at the rank of Minister, in addition to his other duties.

The King appointed Ayman bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Siyari as Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for Investment and Research, at the rank of Minister.

He also appointed Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Amil as Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Ministers for Council Affairs, at the excellent rank, in addition to appointing Mansour bin Abdullah bin Ali bin Salamah as Deputy Secretary to the Crown Prince, at the excellent rank.

Abdulaziz bin Ismail bin Rashad Trabzoni was appointed as an advisor at the Royal Court, at the excellent rank, while Princess Haifa bint Mohammed bin Saud bin Khalid Al Abdulrahman Al Saud became deputy Minister of Tourism, at the excellent rank.

Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih was appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, at the excellent rank, and Acting President of the Transport General Authority.

Ehab bin Ghazi bin Fahmy Al-Hashani became Deputy Minister of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing, at the excellent rank.

The King also appointed Eng. Abdulaziz bin Hamad bin Saleh Al-Rumaih as Deputy Minister of Health for Planning and Development, at the excellent rank, and Ahmed bin Sufyan bin Abdulrazzaq Al-Hassan, as Assistant Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, at the excellent rank.

Furthermore, Dr. Khalid bin Waleed bin Fadl Al-Thaher was appointed Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for Control and Technology, at the excellent rank.



Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA

During 2025, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered over 35,000 tons of food, shelter, and medical supplies to 61 countries worldwide using 1,182 trucks, 89 ships, and 41 aircraft, ensuring that aid reached crisis-affected regions across the globe, SPA reported.

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity.

Through KSrelief, the Kingdom continues to play a leading role in alleviating human suffering and upholding the dignity of vulnerable populations, reinforcing its position as a top global donor.


Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), under a comprehensive agreement that includes the integration of the self-administration institutions into the Syrian state institutions.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said that the Kingdom hopes that this comprehensive agreement will contribute to supporting Syria's path towards peace, security, and stability, fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people and strengthening their national unity, SPA reported.

The Kingdom also reiterated its full support for all efforts exerted by the Syrian government to preserve the nation's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

The statement added that the Kingdom commends the responsiveness of the Syrian government and the SDF to the Kingdom's efforts, as well as the efforts of the United States to consolidate de-escalation and reach this agreement.


Saudi Defense Minister Meets Senior US Officials In Washington

Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets Senior US Officials In Washington

Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Friday at the White House in Washington, D.C., with US Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the Saudi Press Agency said.

During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly countries, explored prospects for the Saudi-American partnership and ways to strengthen and develop it, and discussed ongoing efforts to establish peace both in the region and globally.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, and other senior officials.