A decree was issued on Wednesday accepting the resignation of Finance Minister Manaf Al-Hajri, Al-Jarida reported. Furthermore, the decree appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Oil, and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr. Saad Al-Barrak as Acting Minister of Finance, in addition to his other roles.
Al-Barrak takes over as Acting Finance Minister
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