WASHINGTON, Dhu-AlQa'dah 13, 1436, August 28, 2015, SPA -- The White House said on Friday President Barack Obama will name James O'Brien as the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs at the State Department, Reuters reported. O'Brien is currently vice chair of the Albright Stonebridge Group, a strategic advisory firm. O'Brien worked at the State Department from 1989 to 2001 in various positions, including senior advisor to Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. --SPA 00:06 LOCAL TIME 21:06 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w