Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has appointed Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz head of the Crown Prince Court.

In a royal order issued yesterday, Prince Mohammed was appointed to the post of President of the Crown Prince Court and Special Advisor to the Crown Prince with a rank of minister.

The Royal Order instructed the concerned authorities to carry out the order with immediate effect.