DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced the ouster of its long-serving oil minister as part of a larger ongoing government shakeup. A royal decree announced that Ali al-Naimi has been replaced by former Health Minister and Saudi Aramco board chairman Khaled al-Falih. Al-Naimi has long been a pillar of Saudi oil policy, leading the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources since 1995.
Saudi Arabia Ousts Longtime Oil Minister
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Sat, 05/07/2016 - 10:11am
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