Former Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef was appointed by royal decree issued by King Salman on 11/7/2026 as Acting Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), and given the rank of Minister of State. He succeeded former Governor Ahmad Al-Ohali, who was dismissed from his post the same day.
Unlock the following in-depth report to explore:
- The reason behind Al-Khorayef’s selection;
- His primary tasks and defense industrial goals;
- GAMI’s leadership dynamics under him;
- His educational background and professional experience; and
- His relationship with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, Defense Minister Khaled Bin Salman, and Minister of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman.










