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Saudi Arabia appoints first-ever woman envoy

By AFP
February 24, 2019

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has replaced its ambassador to Washington, a royal decree announced on Saturday.

Princess Rima bint Bandar was appointed the new envoy, replacing Prince Khalid bin Salman, the crown prince´s younger brother, who was named the vice defence minister.

The princess is the first woman ambassador of the Kingdom ever appointed to any country.