Riyadh, 27 Rajab 1438H corresponding to 24 April 2017 SPA -- The Council of Economic Affairs and Development held a meeting Monday evening at Al Yamama Palace in Riyadh. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development. During the meeting, the Council reviewed a number of economic and development issues and took the necessary recommendations on them. --SPA 01:10 LOCAL TIME 22:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w385215