The Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has deputized Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz to undertake the management of the affairs of the state and to take care of the interests of the citizens during his absence, according to a Royal Order. 'As we are planning to travel abroad today, November 5, 2008, we have deputized Brother Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz to undertake the management of the affairs of the state and to take care of the interests of the citizens during our absence', said the Royal Order.