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Executive branch Saudi Arabia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Saudi Arabia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch and prime minister,
- crown prince and deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Elections”
none
monarch and prime minister, crown prince and deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers
none
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch and prime minister,
- crown prince and deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin `Abd al-`Aziz Al Sa`ud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister `ABDALLAH bin `Abd al-`Aziz Al Sa`ud (half-brother to the King, appointed heir to the throne 13 June 1982)
Published as “Elections”
none
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
monarch and prime minister, crown prince and deputy prime minister, Council
of Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
King and Prime Minister FAHD bin `Abd al-`Aziz Al Sa`ud (since 13 June
1982); Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister `ABDALLAH bin `Abd al-`Aziz Al
Sa`ud (half-brother to the King, appointed heir to the throne 13 June 1982)
none
Published as “Elections”
none
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch and prime minister,
- crown prince and deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin 'Abd al-'Aziz Al Sa'ud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister 'ABDALLAH bin 'Abd al-'Aziz Al Sa'ud (half-brother to the King, appointed heir to the throne 13 June 1982)
none
monarch and prime minister, crown prince and deputy prime minister, Council
of Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
King and Prime Minister FAHD bin `Abd al-`Aziz 'Abd al-'Aziz Al Sa`ud Sa'ud (since 13 June
1982); Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister `ABDALLAH 'ABDALLAH bin `Abd al-`Aziz 'Abd al-'Aziz AlSa`ud Sa'ud (half-brother to the King, appointed heir to the throne 13 June 1982)
none
The entry for Saudi Arabia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the King, appointed heir to the throne 13 June 1982)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; dominated by royal family members appointed by the king
none chief of
monarch and prime minister, crown prince and deputy prime minister, Council
of Ministers
ChiefState state and Head head of Government:government: King and Prime Minister FAHD
bin 'Abd al-'Aziz Abd al-Aziz Al Sa'ud Saud (since 13 June
Deputy Prime Minister 'ABDALLAH ABDALLAH bin 'Abd al-'Aziz Abd al-Aziz Al
Sa'ud
to the King, appointed heir to the throne 13 June 1982)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; dominated by royal family members
appointed by the king
- chief of state and head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982) is an absolute monarch;
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is dominated by royal family members appointed by the king
chief of state and head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD
bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982); 1982) is an absolute monarch;
Crown Prince and First
al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brotherKing, appointed king, heir to the throne since
13 June 1982) 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers is dominated by royal family members
appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the king and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none; the king is an absolute monarch
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud
(since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister
ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, heir to
the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February
1996); note - the king is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD
Saud (since 13 June 1982) is an absolute monarch;1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime
Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd
heir to the throne since
February 1996) 1996); note - the king is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Council of Ministers is dominated appointed by the king and includes
many royal family membersappointed by elections: none; the king is an absolute monarch
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note-the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note-the king is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the king and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none; the king is an absolute monarch
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud
(since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister
ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, heir to
the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February
1996); note - the note-the king is both the chief of state and head of
head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al
Saud (since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime
Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king,
heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22
February 1996); note - the note-the king is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the king and includes
many royal family members
elections: none; the king is an absolute monarch
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud
(since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister
ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king, monarch, heir to
to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February
February 1996); note-the king note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head
of government
head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al
Saud (since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime
Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the king,
monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1
January to 22note-the king note--the monarch is both the chief of
state and head of
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the king monarch and includes
includes many royal family members
elections: none; the king is an absolute monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saudnote--the note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head
head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Alnote--the note - the monarch is both the chief of
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982, but largely incapacitated since late 1995);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud since 13 June 1982, also Saudi Arabian National Guard Commander since 1963 and de facto ruler since early 1996;
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982, but largely incapacitated since late 1995);
- Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud since 13 June 1982, also Saudi Arabian National Guard Commander since 1963 and de facto ruler since early 1996;
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- note - in October 2003, Council of Ministers announced its intent to introduce elections for half of the members of local and provincial assemblies and a third of the members of the national Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura, incrementally over a period of four to five years;
- in November 2004, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs initiated voter registration for partial municipal council elections scheduled nationwide for February through April 2005
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982); 1982, but largely incapacitated since late 1995); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996); also Saudi Arabian National Guard Commander since 1963 and de facto ruler since early 1996; note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of governmentelections: none; the monarch is hereditaryhead of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982); 1982, but largely incapacitated since late 1995); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the monarch, heir to the throne since 13 June 1982, regent from 1 January to 22 February 1996); also Saudi Arabian National Guard Commander since 1963 and de facto ruler since early 1996; note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
elections: note - in October 2003, Council of Ministers announced its intent to introduce elections for half of the members of local and provincial assemblies and a third of the members of the national Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura, incrementally over a period of four to five years; in November 2004, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs initiated voter registration for partial municipal council elections scheduled nationwide for February through April 2005
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- note - in October 2003, Council of Ministers announced its intent to introduce elections for half of the members of local and provincial assemblies and a third of the members of the national Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura, incrementally over a period of four to five years;
- in November 2004, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs initiated voter registration for partial municipal council elections scheduled nationwide for February through April 2005
chief of state: King and Prime Minister FAHD ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982, but largely incapacitated since late 1995); 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH SULTAN bin Abd al-Aziz al- Aziz Al Saud since 13 June 1982, also Saudi Arabian National Guard Commander since 1963 and de facto ruler since early 1996; (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982, but largely incapacitated since late 1995); 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH SULTAN bin Abd al-Aziz al- Aziz Al Saud since 13 June 1982, also Saudi Arabian National Guard Commander since 1963 and de facto ruler since early 1996; (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
elections: note - in October 2003, Council of Ministers announced its intent to introduce elections for half of the members of local and provincial assemblies and a third of the members of the national Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura, incrementally over a period of four to five years; in November 2004, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs initiated voter registration for partial municipal council elections scheduled nationwide for February through April 2005
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch and includes many royal family members
elections: note - in October 2003, Council of Ministers announced its intent to introduce elections for half of the members of local and provincial assemblies and a third of the members of the national Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura, incrementally over a period of four to five years; in November 2004, none; the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs initiated voter registration for partial municipal council elections scheduled nationwide for February through April 2005 monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- note - a new Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
chief of state: King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary hereditary; note - a new Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - a new Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
chief of state: King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) 1928); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
elections: none; the monarch monarchy is hereditary; note - a new Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Deputy Prime Minister SULTAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud;
- Second Deputy Prime Minister NAYIF bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - a new Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
chief of state:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928); monarch); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005) 2005); Deputy Prime Minister SULTAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud; Second Deputy Prime Minister NAYIF bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud
cabinet:
Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - a new Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Deputy Prime Minister SULTAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud;
- Second Deputy Prime Minister NAYIF bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
chief of state:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister SULTAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud; Second Deputy Prime Minister NAYIF bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud
cabinet:
Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - a new an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince;
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until after Crown Prince SULTAN becomes king
chief of state:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch); Prince; note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister SULTAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud; Second Deputy Prime Minister NAYIF bin Abd Al-Aziz al-Aziz Al Saud
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan SULTAN becomes king
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935) ;
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until after King ABDALLAH's successor inherits the throne
chief of state:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince; Prince SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935) ; note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister NAYIF SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until after Crown Prince SULTAN becomes king King ABDALLAH's successor inherits the throne
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935) ;
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister MUQRIN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since February 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until after King ABDALLAH's successor inherits the throne
chief of state:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935) ; note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012) 2012); Second Deputy Prime Minister MUQRIN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since February 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until after King ABDALLAH's successor inherits the throne
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935);
- Deputy Crown Prince MUQRIN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 15 September 1945);
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005);
- Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister MUQRIN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since February 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the selection process becomes effective after King ABDALLAH's successor inherits the throne
chief of state:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935) ; 1935); Deputy Crown Prince MUQRIN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 15 September 1945); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012); Second Deputy Prime Minister MUQRIN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since February 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the system will not take effect until selection process becomes effective after King ABDALLAH's successor inherits the throne
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015);
- Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959);
- Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985);
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015);
- Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959);
- Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes to a role in selecting future Saudi kings
chief of state:ABDALLAH SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent 23 January 2015); Crown Prince SALMAN and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935); Deputy Saud (born 30 August 1959); Crown Prince MUQRIN and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 15 September 1945); 31 August 1985); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:ABDALLAH SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); 23 January 2015); Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012); (born 30 August 1959); Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUQRIN MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since February 2013) (born 31 August 1985)
cabinet:four 4 years and includes many royal family members(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - an Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes
elections:that will play to a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the selection process becomes effective after King ABDALLAH's successor inherits the throne kings
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015);
- Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959);
- Deputy Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985);
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015);
- Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959);
- Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- note - an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes to a role in selecting future Saudi kings
chief of state: King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959); Deputy Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959); Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - an Allegiance Commission Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes to a role in selecting future Saudi kings
The same text in 5 editions, 2017 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015);
- Crown Prince MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985);
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes for a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
chief of state: King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959); Deputy Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN NAYIF bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 30 August 1959); Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; note - an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes to for a role voice in selecting future Saudi kings
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- King SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985)
- head of government:
- Crown Prince and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 27 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes for a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
chief of state: King and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government 1985)
head of government: King Crown Prince and Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985) (since 27 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes for a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
- chief of state:
- King SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015)
- head of government:
- Crown Prince and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 27 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes for a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
chief of state: King SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015); Crown Prince MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (born 31 August 1985) 2015)
head of government: Crown Prince and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 27 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes for a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
- chief of state:
- King SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015)
- head of government:
- Crown Prince and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 27 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
- election/appointment process:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes who have a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
chief of state: King SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015)
head of government: Crown Prince and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 27 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family memberselections/appointments: election/appointment process: none; the monarchy is hereditary; an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes for who have a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
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