New Saudi King reshuffles a number of posts in the Cabinet

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has reshuffled a number of posts in the cabinet. King Salman has dismissed Prince Bandar bin Sultan from the National Security Council, the head of the intelligence agency was also replaced, RIA Novosti reported. 

King Salman issued a number of royal decrees that removed or changed a number of top Saudi officials.

Also, the new King decided to pay to all civil servants double salary. This decision has affected students and public schools, they will be given a two-month scholarship.