Saudi Military Officials Promoted and Appointed to Key Positions

RIYADH: King Salman issued a royal order, promoting and appointing five senior military officials to key positions in Saudi Arabia’s armed forces. Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz presented the officials with their new ranks during a reception at his office, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense.

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All five were promoted to the rank of lieutenant general. They are: Lt. Gen. Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, deputy chief of the General Staff; Lt. Gen. Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense; Lt. Gen. Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman, commander of the Joint Forces; Lt. Gen. Fahd bin Saud Al-Johani, chief of staff of the Land Forces; and Lt. Gen. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Ghuraybi, chief of staff of the Naval Forces.

Promotion of Military Officials to Key Positions

Notably, Lieutenant General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff, was present at the ceremony, alongside Mutlaq bin Salem Al-Azima, Advisor at the Royal Court. Additionally, Assistant Defense Minister Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi attended, followed by Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Bayari, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs. Moreover, Director General Samir bin Abdulaziz Al-Tabib of the Office of the Minister of Defense was also in attendance, as well as Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif. Meanwhile, the ceremony marked an important occasion for the military officials. Furthermore, their presence highlighted the significance of the event.

The Saudi government’s decision to promote these military officials to key positions in the armed forces demonstrates their commitment to strengthening national defense capabilities and ensuring military readiness. These appointments are expected to contribute significantly to maintaining regional stability and protecting the nation’s interests.

The Arab Times News congratulates the Saudi government for recognizing the contributions of these military leaders and entrusting them with crucial responsibilities. Their dedication, expertise, and leadership qualities will undoubtedly shape the future of the Saudi military.