Newly Appointed Emir of Madinah and Five Deputy Emirs Take Oath Before King Salman
The newly appointed Emir of Madinah, Prince Salman bin Sultan, and five deputy emirs swore in before King Salman at Riyadh's Irqah Palace. The officials pledged allegiance to their religion, king, and country in a ceremony witnessed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
In attendance were Deputy Emirs: Prince Saud bin Mishaal (Makkah region), Prince Saud bin Bandar (Eastern Province), Prince Khalid bin Saud (Tabuk region), Prince Khaled bin Sattam (Asir region), and Prince Miteb bin Mishaal (Al-Jouf region), along with Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.
These appointments, made on December 12, also include Prince Faisal bin Salman as a special advisor and chair of the King Abdulaziz Foundation.