Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, decorated General Mutlaq bin Salem al-Azaima with a new rank on Monday in Jeddah.

This came following a royal decree issued to promote Azaima to the rank of General and appoint him as commander of the joint forces.

The Crown Prince wished the new General success in the tasks entrusted to him.

Azaima expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and the Crown Prince for their trust.