Royal Decree No. 56, dated 5 Sha‘ban 1380 AH
By the grace of God…
We, Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Having reviewed Royal Decree No. (27/4/2/386) dated 6/2/1375 AH,
And having reviewed Council of Ministers Resolution No. 341 dated 2/8/1380 AH,
And based upon the submission presented to us by the Prime Minister,
We hereby decree the following:
First:
An Executive High Commission shall be established under our chairmanship to supervise the expansion and construction of the Holy Mosque in Mecca.
Second:
His Highness Prince Talal, Minister of Finance and National Economy, shall serve as Vice‑Chairman.
Third:
Membership shall include:
Sheikh Abdulmalik bin Ibrahim,
Sheikh Alawi Al‑Maliki,
Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council Sheikh Ahmad bin Ibrahim Al‑Ghazzawi,
Contractor Mohammed bin Laden,
The Director of Public Security,
The Director General of Endowments,
The Director General of the Ministry of Interior,
The Director General of the Holy Mosque Expansion Project,
And the Chairman of the Ayn Zubaydah and Aziziyah Authority.
Fourth:
The Prime Minister shall implement the provisions of this Royal Decree.