POWER SHIFT

Saudi Arabia makes changes to dozens of senior roles in shakeup

Prince Rakan bin Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s youngest full brother, was made Governor of Diriyah

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Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih

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February 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia performed a sweeping reshuffle on Thursday evening, replacing more than 40 senior and regional government positions, as the kingdom continues to overhaul its financial priorities in light of falling oil revenues.

Leading the changes was the...

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