156 women and men appointed to Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution

Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution has gotten a boost with the appointment as investigators. (SPA file photo)
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Updated 02 June 2020
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156 women and men appointed to Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution

RIYADH: King Salman on Monday issued a royal decree appointing 156 men and women with the rank of investigative lieutenant to Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution.

The decree comes within the framework of the king’s support to the Public Prosecution and efforts to achieve more stability and prosperity for the public judicial system, Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mua’jab said.

Al-Mua’jab also said the move highlighted the “great prestige and status of women” in providing them the opportunity to work in the judicial field in a way that enhances their position and presence in serving the country in line with the Kingdom's vision.


Saudi crown prince discusses Mideast situation with Turkish, British, Cypriot leaders

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Saudi crown prince discusses Mideast situation with Turkish, British, Cypriot leaders

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had separate phone conversations with the leaders of Turkiye, UK, Cyprus about the ongoing Middle East crisis, the Saudi Press Agency reported early on Saturday.

During Crown Prince Mohammed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s phone conversation, the crown prince expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Turkiye, and affirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for all the measures Ankara takes to safeguard its security and territorial integrity.

The crown prince and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the latest developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and international security.

Starmer also affirmed that the UK stands by Saudi Arabia in the face of the Iranian attacks targeting its territory, and supports all measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity.

The crown prince and President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides discussed the latest developments in the region and their repercussions on security and stability. They also emphasized their rejection of any actions that could undermine the region’s security and stability.