Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has tasked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef with running the affairs of the kingdom during his absence, according to the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman issued the Royal Order based on "Article 66 of the Statute of the Rule issued according to the Royal Order No. (A/90) dated 27/8/1412 AH (01/03/1992 AD)." The monarch issued the decree before traveling for a three-week holiday to France.