The Council of Ministers has been reconstituted under the presidency of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The council will maintain its current members.
According to SPA, the decision was issued via Royal Order A/57 on 30 Safar 1448 AH, corresponding to August 13, 2026.
The order follows a review of the Basic Law of Governance, Royal Orders A/61 and A/62 regarding the formation of the Council of Ministers, and Article 9 of the Council of Ministers Law. This article stipulates that the term of the Council of Ministers shall not exceed four years, after which it is reconstituted by Royal Order.
Who will preside over the reconstituted Council of Ministers? Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will preside over the Council of Ministers. This reconstitution was formalized through Royal Order A/57 issued on 30 Safar 1448 AH, which also specified that the council will continue with its current members.
What is the legal basis for the reconstitution of the Council of Ministers? The reconstitution was based on a review of the Basic Law of Governance and the Council of Ministers Law. Specifically, Article 9 of the Council of Ministers Law states that the council’s term cannot exceed four years before being reconstituted by a Royal Order.
When was the Royal Order for the council’s reconstitution issued? The Royal Order A/57 was issued on 30 Safar 1448 AH, which corresponds to August 13, 2026. This order directed the competent authorities to adopt and implement the reconstitution of the Council of Ministers under the presidency of the Crown Prince.