The Council of Ministers is the highest executive authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The council has two fixed headquarters, one in the capital Riyadh adjacent to al-Yamamah Palace, and the other in Jeddah near Salam Palace. These are the two palaces where state guests are received. Sometimes, the council holds its sessions in another location within the Kingdom. The council is composed of: the prime minister (the King), the deputy prime minister (the Crown Prince), and a number of mi...