Saudi Arabia: Prince Nayef, a man of government, influence and powernote

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz was sworn in as 2nd Deputy PM at an oath-taking ceremony held by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz at the royal palace on 28/3/09. The event took place in the wake of a royal decree appointing Prince Nayef in this position which was vacant since August 2005. The following 648-word report focuses on Prince Nayef, on the reasons behind his appointment, on his relation with King Abdullah and Crown Prince Sultan, on his future policy and on his main objectives.