The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz issued yesterday the following Royal order: "As I am planning to leave the Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia) on Sunday, 22/12/1426 AH, corresponding to January 22, 2006, I have deputized Brother Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz to manage the affairs of the state and to take care of the interests of the people during my absence," the King said in the royal order.