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Saudi Arabia appoints Prince Muqrin as second deputy PM

Published: 01 Feb 2013 - 02:03 pm | Last Updated: 04 Feb 2022 - 02:42 pm

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's king has appointed former intelligence chief Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz as second deputy prime minister, the state news agency reported on Friday.

Historically, the holder of this post was considered third in line to rule the world's top oil exporter. (Reuters)