Saudi king names Prince Khalid bin Bandar as deputy defense minister

[Zarvan]

Former Emir of Riyadh Prince Khalid bin Bandar was named as deputy defense minister. (Courtesy photo of: al-Riyadh)
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Staff Writer, Al Arabiya News
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday appointed former Emir of Riyadh Prince Khalid bin Bandar as the new deputy minister of defense replacing Prince Salman bin Sultan.

The Saudi news agency said Prince Salman was “relieved” from his post upon his request. Prince Salman has held the position since August 2013.

King Abdullah also named Prince Turki bin Abdullah as new emir of Riyadh.



Last Update: Wednesday, 14 May 2014 KSA 20:18 - GMT 17:18
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Same name than the previous well known terrorist creator of IF, now seriously wounded by a well placed syrian bomb