Riyadh, 25 Rajab 1438H corresponding to 22 April 2017 SPA -- Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awad bin Saleh Al-Awa, expressed sincere thanks and gratitude to the Saudi leadership on the occasion of the royal order appointing him as Minister of Culture and Information. He asked the Almighty God to help him in the trust that was given to him by the leadership. He felt that this appointment is a mandate, honor and responsibility that requires the realization of the aspirations of the leadership to develop the cultural and information sectors in line with the kingdom's development at all levels. --SPA 04:28 LOCAL TIME 01:28 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w383150