Officials take the oath before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques following the royal decrees
A number of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the officials had the honor of taking the oath before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, on Tuesday, following the issuance of the generous royal orders appointing them to their new positions, in a step that reflects the continuation of the administrative and organizational development process in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Details of department performance and appointed names
His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki took the oath of office upon his appointment as Deputy Governor of Al-Baha Region, and His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Saad bin Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Faisal took the oath upon his appointment as a member of the Shura Council. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud as Deputy Governor of Madinah Region, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz as Deputy Governor of the Northern Borders Region.
The officials repeated the oath, saying: “I swear by Almighty God to be loyal to my religion, then to my King and my country, not to divulge any of the state’s secrets, to protect its interests and systems, and to perform my duties with honesty, integrity, sincerity, and justice.”.
His Excellency Professor Fahd bin Abduljalil bin Ali Al Saif also took the oath, on the occasion of his appointment to his new position in the investment sector, repeating the same oath, which reflects the importance of the trust and responsibility placed on the shoulders of officials in various sectors.
The implications of the oath and the importance of the new appointments
Taking the oath before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is a well-established constitutional and protocol tradition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on Article 80 of the Basic Law of Governance. This procedure carries profound significance, affirming religious and national commitment, as it represents a firm covenant between the official and the leadership to serve the nation and its citizens with integrity and dedication.
These appointments come at a time when the Kingdom is witnessing a comprehensive development movement within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030, where the deputy governors of the regions play a pivotal role in driving local development and overseeing the implementation of strategic projects aimed at raising the quality of life in various regions of the Kingdom, whether in Al-Baha, Madinah, or the Northern Borders.
Strengthening consultative and investment work
The appointment of new members to the Shura Council and the investment sector reflects the wise leadership's commitment to infusing fresh perspectives and national expertise capable of keeping pace with economic and legislative changes. The Shura Council is a cornerstone of national decision-making and legislation, while the investment sector is vital for diversifying national income sources and attracting capital, making these appointments a significant contribution to achieving the state's overarching goals.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, and His Excellency the Deputy Special Secretary to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Mr. Tamim bin Abdulaziz Al-Salem.
