Saudi King Abdullah Appoints Son Meshaal as Mecca Governor
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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has appointed his sixth son to govern the Islamic holy city of Mecca, part of a push to empower a younger generation of royals and implement change.
Prince Meshaal bin Abdullah replaces Prince Khaled al-Faisal, who was named education minister, Saudi State TV said today, citing a royal decree. Prince Khaled replaces Faisal Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed, who asked to be relieved of his post, state TV said.