Prince Salman appointed defense minister state TV
By ARAB NEWS
Published: Nov 5, 2011 18:54 Updated: Nov 5, 2011 18:54
RIYADH: Prince Salman has been appointed defense minister, state TV announced on Saturday, citing a royal court statement
Salman's appointment follows the death last month of Crown Prince Sultan, who had held the position for about 50 years.
He will be succeeded as governor of Riyadh by his deputy, Prince Sattam, the statement said. Salman himself was governor of Riyadh for the past five decades.
© 2010 Arab News
By ARAB NEWS
Published: Nov 5, 2011 18:54 Updated: Nov 5, 2011 18:54
RIYADH: Prince Salman has been appointed defense minister, state TV announced on Saturday, citing a royal court statement
Salman's appointment follows the death last month of Crown Prince Sultan, who had held the position for about 50 years.
He will be succeeded as governor of Riyadh by his deputy, Prince Sattam, the statement said. Salman himself was governor of Riyadh for the past five decades.
© 2010 Arab News
