Jeddah: Fouzia Khan
Saudis (click here) recalled the late King Abdullah’s concern for the people in general and Saudis in particular, and his unique contribution in making their lives peaceful and comfortable. They expressed their full faith in his successor, King Salman.
Omar Abdullah Nasseef, dean of the English language institute of King Abdulaziz University, said: “May Allah forgive and bless the soul of King Abdullah. He not only won the hearts of Saudis but Muslims all over the world. His great achievements in the form of development of the country and for the prosperity of Islam are unforgettable. The whole nation is with King Salman and we are fully confident that the transformation of the Kingdom will bring more development and progress. We hope to see a giant leap for King Abdullah’s project of interfaith dialogue for the peace and prosperity of the whole world....
By Riyadh Ghazanfar Ali KHan
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman (click here) appointed Mohammad bin Salman as defense minister here Friday, in what observers have described as an empowering message to young people in the Kingdom.
Prince Mohammad, the son of King Salman, was a state minister, member of the Council of Ministers, and special adviser and head of the crown prince’s court before his new appointment.
At 35 years of age, he is now the youngest member of the Cabinet. The prince, who holds a degree in law from the Riyadh-based King Saud University, thanked the king for showing confidence in him.
Prince Muhammad has been involved in charitable causes and social initiatives supporting the youth and their career aspirations. In 2011, he founded the Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Charity Foundation, popularly known as the MISK Foundation. He has held many positions during his 10-year public career....
