Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz arrived in Madinah on Sunday to assume his duties as governor.
A Royal Decree has been issued to appoint him as Governor of the Madinah city region.
He took the oath of office before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz last week.
Prince Salman was received upon his arrival in Madinah by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, special aide to King Salman, Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Faisal, Deputy Governor of Madinah, and several senior civil and military officials.
Prince Salman expressed his pride in his appointment and determination to meet the aspirations of the wise leadership in Madinah, which is witnessing a development renaissance in all fields.
He later visited the Prophet’s Mosque where he performed prayers at the Rawdah.