RIYADH, Nov 18(Arab News): Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has been appointed as minister of state and commander of the National Guard, according to a royal order issued on Wednesday. Prince Miteb will also be a member of the Council of Ministers.
The order also said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah relieved Prince Badr from the post of the deputy commander of the National Guard.
Earlier the king had received a request from Prince Badr to relieve him from his post on health grounds, the Saudi Press Agency reported.