Crown Prince MBS appointed Saudi Prime Minister

King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has appointed Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

Traditionally, the King of Saudi Arabia holds the office of Prime Minister, i.e., head of the government. 86 years King has now appointed his son MBS as the head of the government.

Prince Khaled bin Salman, younger brother of MBS, has been appointed Defense Minister.