Saudi king ‘relieves’ economy minister from post
Saudi Economy Minister Mohammed al-Tuwaijri has been dropped from the cabinet and the finance minister tasked with overseeing the ministry. – AFP pic, March 6, 2020.
SAUDI Arabia’s King Salman has removed the economy minister in the latest cabinet reshuffle, official media reported citing a royal decree, as the kingdom grapples with plunging oil prices. Saudi Press Agency said late yesterday that the king “relieved” Mohammed al-Tuwaijri from his position as economy minister and tasked Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan with overseeing the ministry.
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