Saudi Arabia announces sweeping royal decrees reshuffling ministers, governors and senior officials, appointing Fahad Al-Saif as investment minister and reassigning multiple top posts in a major government reorganisation.
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Saudi Arabia has announced a sweeping set of royal orders introducing major changes across the government, judiciary and regional administration, appointing new ministers, advisers and governors while relieving several officials of their duties.
Under the decree, Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif was appointed minister of investment, replacing Khalid Al-Falih, who will now serve as minister of state and a member of the Council of Ministers.
In the judicial sector, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef was named public prosecutor with ministerial rank, while Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujib was reassigned as adviser at the Royal Court. Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Ahidib was appointed president of the Board of Grievances.
Interior, advisory and council roles
Several senior advisory appointments were also made.
Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al-Saud became an adviser at the Council of Ministers with ministerial rank after leaving her post as deputy minister of tourism.
Prince Dr. Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Mishari Al-Saud was appointed adviser to the Minister of Interior, while Prince Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Saud joined the Shura Council.
In the media and administrative sectors, Abdullah Al-Maghlouth was appointed deputy minister of media, and Dr. Najm Al-Zaid became adviser at the Royal Court.
Regional governors reshuffled
The royal orders also reshaped regional leadership:
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Prince Rakan bin Salman Al-Saud appointed governor of Diriyah
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Prince Fawaz bin Sultan Al-Saud named governor of Taif
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Prince Saud bin Nahar Al-Saud appointed deputy governor of Madinah
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Prince Fahd bin Saad Al-Saud named deputy governor of Al-Baha
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Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Saud appointed deputy governor of the Northern Borders Region
Additionally, Mohammad Al-Muhanna was appointed assistant minister of interior for operations, while several officials across justice, communications and development agencies were relieved and reassigned.
Administrative overhaul
The changes represent one of the broader administrative reorganisations in recent months, affecting investment policy, regional governance, justice administration and media oversight. Officials say the appointments aim to strengthen institutional performance and support ongoing economic and administrative reforms in the Kingdom.
The royal decrees took effect immediately.
