The new council shall be formed at least two months before the expiry of the term of its predecessor, and in the event that the period expires before the formation of the new council, the previous council shall continue to perform its work until the formation of the new council. When forming the new council, consideration shall be given to the selection of new members whose number is not less than half of the number of the members of the council.
Council of Ministers
Main article: Saudi Cabinet
The King is the head of the Council of Ministers who directs the general policy of the state, ensures guidance, coordination and cooperation between the various government agencies, and ensures harmony, continuity and unity in the work of the Council of Ministers. The other government may submit to him, within ninety days from the beginning of each fiscal year, a report on its achievements compared to what was stated in the General Plan for Development during the preceding fiscal year, the difficulties it encountered, and the proposals it deems appropriate for its proper functioning.
Saudi Arabia is the largest oil exporter in the world
The Saudi economy witnessed a historical development prior to the mid-seventies of the twentieth century as a result of the doubling of oil production and its revenues. As the quantities produced of crude oil increased from 3.8 million barrels per day in 1390 AH, 1970 CE, to reach a peak at a rate of 9.5 million barrels per day in 1399 AH, 1979 CE, then production fluctuated up and down in the following years to reach 6.4 million barrels in 1979.
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