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Abdul Majeed bin Abdul Aziz

Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz
Born 1942 (1942)
Riyadh
Died May 5, 2007 (aged 64–65)
Seattle
Spouse(s) Sara bint Abdul Mohsen Al Angari
Parents
  • Ibn Saud (father)
  • Haya bint Sa'ad Al Sudairi (mother)
Burial 7 May 2007
Riyadh
Full name
Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
House House of Saud
Religion Islam
Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Governor of Tabuk Province
In office
1980–1986
Appointed by King Khalid
Preceded by Sulaiman bin Turki bin Suleiman Al Sudairi
Succeeded by Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz
Governor of Madinah Province
In office
1986–1999
Appointed by King Fahd
Preceded by Abdul Muhsin bin Abdulaziz
Succeeded by Muqrin bin Abdulaziz
Governor of Makkah Province
In office
2000 – 5 May 2007
Appointed by King Fahd
Preceded by Majid bin Abdulaziz
Succeeded by Khalid bin Faisal
Full name
Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Abdul Majeed bin Abdul Aziz (Arabic: عبد المجيد بن عبد العزيز آل سعود, ʿAbd al-Majīd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ʾĀl Saʿūd) (1942 – 5 May 2007) was a prominent member of House of Saud. He was seen as a close ally of King Abdullah, but was also regarded as long-time ally of Sudairi Seven.

Prince Abdul Majeed was born in Riyadh in 1942 as the 33rd son of Ibn Saud. His mother was Ibn Saud's tenth wife, Haya bint Sa'ad Al Sudairi who died on 18 April 2003 at age 90. She was a member of the powerful Sudairi family and the sister of Jawhara bint Saad who was another spouse of Ibn Saud. Prince Abdul Majeed's full brothers are Prince Badr and Prince Abdul Ilah.

Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz received his early education in Riyadh in traditional schools, including the Sheikh Abdullah Al Khayyat and the Al Anjal School. He joined in the Royal Saudi Navy in 1954 and then, studied in the United Kingdom.

Abdul Majeed served as governor of three significant provinces in Saudi Arabia during his lifetime: Tabuk province, Medina Province and Makkah Province.

After completing his education, he was firstly appointed governor of the northerly Tabuk province in 1980. Agriculture was developed in the province during his governorship, and the region became one of the kingdom's main producers of crops such as wheat and fruit. His tenure lasted for six years until 1986.

After the death of his half-brother, Prince Abdul Muhsin, in 1986, Prince Abdul Majeed replaced him as governor of Medina Province. The Prophet's Mosque in Medina and surrounding areas were redeveloped during his 14-year term of office. He also established the Taiba Investment Corporation in Medina. His tenure lasted until 1999 when he was succeeded by Prince Muqrin in the post.


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