Saudi King Salman overhauls cabinet, names Mohammed bin Naif new Crown Prince

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday ordered a major Cabinet revamp, naming Mohammed bin Naif as crown prince and deputy premier.
In a royal decree, King Salman also named Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman as deputy crown prince, second in line to the throne, in addition to his position as minister of defense and president of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs.
Salman said he appointed Naif as heir to the throne after Crown Prince Muqrin requested to be relieved of the position he held since Salman ascended the throne following the death of …Read More

Source:: New Mail