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Royal Order O/20 Appointing a Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/61 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444 [27 September 2022],

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Khorayef is hereby appointed Minister of State and member of the Council of Ministers.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 26 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 11 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5172 issued on 17 July 2026.

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Royal Order O/21 Relieving His Excellency Engineer Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al-ohali From His Position

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [14 May 1971],

after perusal of the Statute of the General Authority for Military Industries issued by Council of Ministers Decision 210 dated 25 Rabi Al-Thani 1440 [1 January 2019],

after perusal of Royal Order O/278 dated 15 Rajab 1444 [6 February 2023],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/20 dated 26 Muharram 1448 [11 July 2026],

We hereby order the following

First

Engineer Ahmed bin Abdulaziz bin Al-Mohammed Al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries, is hereby relieved from his position.

Second

Mr Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Khorayef, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers, is hereby assigned to perform the duties of Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries in addition to his duties.

Third

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 26 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 11 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5172 issued on 17 July 2026.

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Royal Order O/22 Relieving His Excellency Shalaan Bin Rajeh Bin Shalaan From His Position

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [1 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [14 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/154 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [26 November 2025],

We hereby order the following

First

Mr Shalaan bin Rajeh bin Abdullah bin Shalaan, Deputy Public Prosecutor, is hereby relieved from his position.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 26 Muharram 1448
Corresponding to: 11 July 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5172 issued on 17 July 2026.

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Royal Order O/355 Approving the Statute of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology

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With the help of Allah the Almighty

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of Royal Order O/216 dated 24 Sha’ban 1438 [20 May 2017], approving the Constitution of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology,

and after perusal of Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Memo 1491 dated 28 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 [31 October 2024] and Memo 2491 dated 15 Rajab 1447 [4 January 2026],

and in pursuance of public interest,

we hereby order the following

First

The Constitution of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology is hereby approved in the form attached. This Constitution replaces the Constitution of the Center approved by Royal Order O/216 dated 24 Sha’ban 1438 [20 May 2017].

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 11 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5161 issued on 22 May 2026.

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Royal Order O/267 Appointing a Deputy Minister of Information

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With the help of Allah the Almighty,

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Dr Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Maghlouth is hereby appointed Deputy Minister of Media with the excellent rank.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/251 Relieving the Assistant Minister of Interior for Technological Affairs from His Position

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With the help of Allah the Almighty,

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/148 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [26 November 2025],

We hereby order the following

First

Prince Dr Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Mishari Al-Saud, Assistant Minister of Interior for Technological Affairs, is hereby relieved from his position.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/282 Major General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Maiman is Promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General

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With the help of Allah the Almighty,

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

and Supreme Commander of All Military Forces,

after perusal of the Law of the Service of Officers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 28 Sha’ban 1393 [26 September 1973],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/43 dated 1 Safar 1441 [30 September 2019],

and based on the matters presented to Us by the Minister of Interior,

We hereby order the following

First

Major General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Maiman is hereby promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.

Second

The Minister of Interior shall implement this order of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/266 Appointing a Governor for the National Development Fund

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With the help of Allah the Almighty,

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal of the Law of Ministers, Vice Ministers, and Employees of the Excellent Rank issued by Royal Decree D/10 dated 18 Rabi Al-Awwal 1391 [13 May 1971],

after perusal of the Statute of the National Development Fund issued by Council of Ministers Decision 132 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1439 [21 November 2017],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/14 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [20 August 1993],

We hereby order the following

First

Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Arifi is hereby appointed Governor of the National Development Fund with the excellent rank.

Second

This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/250 Appointing a Member of the Shura Council

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With the help of Allah the Almighty,

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

after perusal the Law of the Shura Council issued by Royal Order O/91 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],

and after perusal of Royal Orders O/84 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446 [4 September 2024] and O/408 dated 10 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1446 [8 May 2025],

We hereby order the following

First

Prince Dr Saad bin Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud bin Faisal Al-Saud is hereby appointed a member of the Shura Council, whose formation is issued by Royal Order O/84 dated 29 Safar 1446 [23 August 2024].

Second

The Chairman of the Shura Council shall implement this order of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.

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Royal Order O/281 Major General Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghalib Al-Dhuibi is promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General and Appointed Deputy Chief of the Royal Guard

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With the help of Allah the Almighty,

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,

the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

and Supreme Commander of All Military Forces,

after perusal of the Law of the Service of Officers issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 28 Sha’ban 1393 [26 September 1973],

and after perusal of Royal Order O/43 dated 1 Safar 1441 [30 September 2019],

We hereby order the following

First

Major General Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghalib Al-Dhuibi is promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Deputy Chief of the Royal Guard.

Second

The Cheif of the Royal Guard shall implement this order of Ours.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud

Issued on: 24 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 12 February 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5144 issued on 13 February 2026.