Saudi King Salman issued a royal decree on 29/8/2024 promoting senior military commanders to key positions in the Saudi Armed Forces.
In this regard, the royal decree was based on the recommendation of the Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The reasons behind the decree
- Additional military reshuffle expected
- Prince Khaled’s task to the new Deputy Chief of Staff
- Other military and security sectors where Prince Khaled is expected to gain decision-making authority
