Saudi Arabia Has No Prime Minister—The King Rules

Saudi Arabia does not have a prime minister. The King is both head of state and head of government.

Current Leadership (2024)

• King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – Reign since 23 Jan 2015; Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
• Crown Prince & Prime Minister (de facto): Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) – Appointed Prime Minister by royal decree Sept 2022; oversees day-to-day governance, Vision 2030, defense, oil policy.

Government Structure

• Council of Ministers (Cabinet) – Appointed by the King; implements policy.
• Consultative Assembly (Majlis al-Shura) – 150 appointed members; advisory only.
• No elected legislature, political parties, or national elections.

The 1992 Basic Law of Governance serves as a de facto constitution, affirming the Quran and Sunnah as the state's foundation.