Saudi King Salman has stepped down as prime minister and appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the position, Saudi officials announced Thursday evening. The move formalizes the crown prince's role as head of government.
Saudi King Salman removed himself from the role of prime minister Thursday evening and appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to the position, according to Saudi officials. The announcement, which comes as part of a gradual transfer of authority in the kingdom, makes explicit what has been the de facto arrangement for years: MBS has been the day-to-day ruler of Saudi Arabia, overseeing most government functions and leading the country's economic and foreign policy shift. The king retains his title as head of state. No additional changes to the government structure were reported.
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