The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him, issued today a series of royal decrees that included appointments and dismissals in a number of senior government positions, including regional governors and their deputies, as well as sensitive ministerial posts. These decisions come within the framework of ongoing efforts to improve government performance and inject new energy into local administration, in line with the ambitious goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
General context of royal decrees
Royal decrees are the primary legislative and executive instrument in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through which high-level policies are formulated and senior state officials are appointed. These decrees reflect the leadership's vision for managing the affairs of the country and often indicate new strategic directions or complement the ongoing reform and development process. This latest set of decrees underscores the Kingdom's approach to empowering young leaders and rotating leadership positions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across various government sectors, particularly at the regional level, which plays a pivotal role in implementing development projects and serving citizens.
Details of the new royal decrees
The royal decrees issued today included the following decisions:
- His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Taif, has been relieved of his post.
- His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been appointed Deputy Governor of the Madinah Region with the rank of Excellent.
- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been appointed Deputy Governor of the Northern Borders Region with the rank of Excellent.
- His Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud, Governor of Diriyah, has been relieved of his post.
- His Royal Highness Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been appointed Governor of Diriyah with the rank of Excellent.
- His Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud has been appointed Deputy Governor of Al Baha Region with the rank of Excellent.
- Her Highness Princess Haifa bint Mohammed bin Saud bin Khalid Al Abdulrahman Al Saud, Deputy Minister of Tourism, has been relieved of her post.
- Her Highness Princess Haifa bint Mohammed bin Saud bin Khalid Al Abdulrahman Al Saud has been appointed as an advisor to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers with the rank of Excellent.
Importance and expected impact
These appointments carry significant implications at the local level, as they are expected to contribute to accelerating development in vital areas such as Medina, which is witnessing massive development projects to serve pilgrims, and Diriyah, a jewel of Saudi heritage and one of the most important tourism projects within Vision 2030. Furthermore, the appointment of new deputies in strategic regions like the Northern Borders and Al-Baha aims to enhance administrative performance and improve the quality of services provided to citizens. These changes are not merely administrative adjustments, but rather part of a comprehensive strategy to modernize the government apparatus and ensure the achievement of the Kingdom's future vision objectives across all sectors.
