Makkah, 27 Ramadan,1438 AH, 22 June,2017 , SPA -- The Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad has expressed, in his name and on behalf of all the Ministry's employees, intellectuals and media personnel, his congratulations to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on the royal trust in his selection as Crown Prince, appointment as Deputy Premier, and continuing as Minister of Defense and other missions assigned to him. The Minister said, "We congratulate the Crown Prince for the royal trust and pledge him allegiance, praying to Almighty Allah to protect and help him to serve his religion, King and homeland''. Dr. Al-Awwad said, " We congratulate our dear Homeland on the Prince as a supporter to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for leading our country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, towards the good and security, praying to Allah Almighty to safeguard our country's security, safety, prosperity and stability. -- SPA 11:36 LOCAL TIME 08:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w433309