Saudi Arabia replaces Hajj minister

King Salman bin Abdulaziz, custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, replaced the Hajj minister on Friday.

Mohammad Benten was relieved from his post as Minister of Hajj and Umrah, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said, citing a royal decree.

He is replaced by Essam bin Saeed, who will retain his post as Minister of State.

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