Defense minister makes key appointment

Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appointed Samir Al-Tabib, hitherto vice president of Saudi Aramco for engineering affairs, as director of the project management office for the ministry’s development.
The appointment comes as part of Prince Mohammed’s efforts to revamp the Defense Ministry by inducting highly qualified and experienced Saudi hands to run its various departments and projects.
Prince Mohammed, who is also chief of the Royal Court, has been working on the ministry’s development for several months on the instruction of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, before his new appointment.
He has conducted a number of studies to develop the ministry and enhance its performance, matching with Saudi Arabia’s international position.
A number of Saudis have welcomed Al-Tabib’s appointment, saying “he is the right person for the right position.”