MAKKAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday named a new housing minister and replaced the head of the royal court, in decrees reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Minister of State Khalid Bin Abdulrahman Al-Issa was to replace Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem as head of the royal court, the royal decree stated. Suwailem had held the post since late April when he took over from Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who is also the defense minister.
A separate decree named Majid Bin Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Huqail as housing minister. Al-Huqail has been the CEO and managing director of Rafal Real Estate Development Company since 2007.
Another royal decree named Prince Mishaal Bin Abdullah as governor of the northern region at the rank of minister, he was advisor to the King. — SG
