The Council of Ministers has been reconstituted under the presidency of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud with 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 followed a review of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order A/90 on 27/8/1412 AH, and Royal Orders A/61 and A/62 dated 1/3/1444 AH regarding the formation of the Council of Ministers.
The reconstitution aligns with Article 9 of the Council of Ministers Law, issued by Royal Order A/13 on 3/3/1414 AH, which stipulates that the term of the Council of Ministers shall not exceed four years, after which it is reconstituted by Royal Order.
Who presides over the reconstituted Council of Ministers? Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud presides over the Council of Ministers. The reconstitution was formalized through Royal Order A/57, issued on 30 Safar 1448 AH, and maintains the current members of the council.
What legal basis was used for the reconstitution of the Council of Ministers? The reconstitution was based on the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order A/90 and the Council of Ministers Law issued by Royal Order A/13. It also considered Royal Orders A/61 and A/62 dated 1/3/1444 AH regarding the council’s formation.
What does the Council of Ministers Law state regarding the term of the council? According to Article 9 of the Council of Ministers Law, issued by Royal Order A/13 on 3/3/1414 AH, the term of the Council of Ministers cannot exceed four years. Following this period, the council is reconstituted by a Royal Order.