RIYADH, Aug. 14 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered a restructuring of the country's Council of Ministers. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will continue to lead the Cabinet. However, existing Cabinet members will remain in their current positions. The decision follows a review of previous royal decrees governing the Council of Ministers. It also follows relevant provisions under Saudi Arabia's Cabinet Law.

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The royal decision refers to Article 9 of the Cabinet Law. The provision states that the Cabinet's term cannot exceed four years. After that period, the Council must be reconstituted through a royal decree. Therefore, the latest order formally restructures the Council w...