Riyadh, SPA:
Prince Meteb Ibn Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz was sworn-in before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud at the King's Palace yesterday in Riyadh on the occasion of the issuance of a royal decree appointing him as Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers and Chief of the National Guard.
The King congratulated the Prince on this occasion, wishing him all success in the service of his religion and homeland.
On his part, the Prince expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the King for this royal trust in him, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow good health and recovery upon the King.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by a number of princes and senior officials.