Saudi King Salman issued a royal decree on 8/8/2024, based on a proposal from Crown Prince and Prime Minister (PM), Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS), stating that the Cabinet meeting shall be presided over by the oldest member of the descendants of Founder King Abdulaziz Al Saud, if neither the PM nor any of his deputies are in attendance.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The rumored motive behind the royal decree
- A new collective role for the ministers who are descendants of King Abdulaziz
