A royal decree was issued yesterday relieving Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Hussein, Minister of Water and Electricity, of his post, and appointing Mr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadli, Minister of Agriculture, to serve as Minister of Water and Electricity. The text of the royal decree is as follows:

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

No.: A/114

Date: 16/7/1437 AH

With the help of Allah, the Most High

We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Having reviewed the Basic Law of Governance, issued by Royal Decree No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH.

And having reviewed the Law of the Council of Ministers, issued by Royal Decree No. (A/13) dated March 3, 1414 AH.

And having reviewed Royal Decree No. (A/68) dated 9/4/1436 AH.

We hereby decree the following:

First: His Excellency Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Hussein, Minister of Water and Electricity, is relieved of his post.

Second: His Excellency Mr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadli, Minister of Agriculture, is hereby appointed to perform the duties of Minister of Water and Electricity.

Third: This decree shall be communicated to the competent authorities for approval and implementation.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud