Proposed new sections for Salman of Saudi Arabia
Proposed new section, after Crown Prince change
Later reforms edit
Further government reforms took place in June 2018, when King Salman replaced the labor and Islamic affairs ministers.[1] The appointment as labor minister of Ahmed al-Rajhi, a businessman, signalled a growing role for private sector expertise in the Saudi government.[2] The new minister for Islamic affairs, Abdullatif al-Alsheikh, had previously been credited with reining in the power of the religious police.[3]
At the same time King Salman ordered the establishment of a new Ministry of Culture, with responsibility for delivering Saudi Vision 2030’s cultural goals; and the Council of Royal Reserves, tasked with environmental protection.[3][4]
Proposed new section, after Panama Papers revelations
KSRelief edit
In May 2015 the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief) was established to deliver aid internationally to victims of civil war and natural disaster, working with the UN and other agencies. As of June 2018, KSRelief has implemented more than 400 individual projects in 40 countries at a cost of $1.8 billion.[5]
- ^ "King Salman's reign sees largest structural reforms in history of Saudi Arabia". Al Arabiya. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "FaceOf: Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, new minister of labor and social development". Arab News. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ a b Al Omran, Ahmed (2 June 2018). "Saudi Arabia creates new departments in reshuffle". Financial Times. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia seeks ecotourism boost by protecting environment, wildlife". Arab News. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "King Salman relief center implements 428 projects worth $1.7 bln". Al Arabiya. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.