Establishment of the Ministry of Commerce

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
No. 5702
Dated the 11th of Rajab, 1373 AH

After relying on God Almighty,
We, Saud bin Abdulaziz, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

Based on what the public interest requires, we have ordered the following:

Article 1

A ministry shall be established under the name “Ministry of Commerce.”

Article 2

Muhammad Abdullah Reda Zainal is appointed Minister of Commerce.

The concerned authorities shall implement this decree.

And God is the source of success.