Jeddah, Rajab 21, 1435, May 20, 2014, SPA -- A Royal Order was issued here today, stating the following: "We, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on Article 66 of the Basic Law of Rule issued under Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/08/1412H. and as we are planning, with the Will of God Almighty, to travel outside the Kingdom today, Tuesday, the 21st of Rajab 1435H. according to Umm Al Qura calendar, corresponding to the 20th of May 2014, have accordingly deputized His Royal Highness, the brother, Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince to administer the affairs of the State and take care of the interests of the people during our absence outside the Kingdom." --SPA 16:57 LOCAL TIME 13:57 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w