King Salman issued a series of royal orders on Thursday announcing key changes in government positions.

Among the key decisions, Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz al-Saud was relieved of his post as Governor of Jazan Region. He will be succeeded by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz  al-Saud, who has been appointed with the rank of minister.

Other appointments include: 

Prince Bandar bin Muqrin bin Abdulaziz al-Saud is appointed Advisor at the Royal Court, with the rank of Excellent.

Prince Nasser bin Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Jalawi al-Saud is appointed Deputy Governor of Jazan Region, with the rank of Excellent.

Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad al-Saud has been relieved of his membership in the Shura Council and appointed Deputy Governor of Al-Qassim Region, with the rank of Excellent.

Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf al-Muqrin, Special Advisor to the King, is assigned to act as Deputy Minister of Interior.

Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz al-Daoud has been relieved of his post as Deputy Minister of Interior and appointed Deputy Minister of the National Guard, with the rank of Minister.

Mr. Fahd bin Abdullah al-Askar is appointed Deputy Chief of the Royal Court, with the rank of Minister.

Mr. Tamim bin Abdulaziz al-Salem is appointed Deputy Private Secretary to the King, with the rank of Minister.

Dr. Mohammed bin Saud bin Musa al-Tamimi has been relieved of his position as Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission and appointed as Governor of the National Emergency Management Authority, with the rank of Minister.

Dr. Inas bint Sulaiman bin Mohammed al-Issa is appointed Deputy Minister of Education, with the rank of Excellent.

Professor Abdullah bin Siraj bin Mustafa Zaqzouq is appointed Head of Private Affairs for the Crown Prince, with the rank of Excellent.