Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General for Military Affairs praised the order by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to increase by 15% salaries of all categories of Saudis working at governmental departments and members of the Shoura (consultative) Council in addition to allocation of SR 30 billion for improving services. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, he said the king's order clearly demonstrates the king's care and concern for his people.