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Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince named prime minister

Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince named prime minister — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (AP)

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022 - 07:27

AP Reporters

Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been appointed prime minister by royal decree.

The heir to the throne held by King Salman already wields wide powers and is seen as the kingdom’s day-to-day leader.

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