Saudi king removes head of PM's court

Manama: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud on Sunday removed Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud from his position as the head of the prime minister's court, the Saudi news agency (SPA) said.

Prince Abdul Aziz had asked to be relieved from the position and will remain as state minister and member of the Cabinet, SPA said.

In a separate royal order, the prime minister's court will be transferred to the royal court, the news agency said.