Mishaal bin Abdullah (Arabic: مشعل بن عبدالله بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود‎‎) is a member of the House of Saud and the son of the late King Abdullah. He served as the governor of Najran Province (2009–2013) and then as the governor of Mecca Province (2013–2015).

Mishaal bin Abdullah was born on 25 November 1970 in Riyadh. He is the sixth son of King Abdullah. His mother is Tathi bint Mishan al Faisal al Jarba (al Jarbah), a member of the Iraqi branch of the Shammar tribe. Prince Mishaal received a bachelor of arts degree in political science from King Saud University in 1995. He has a Ph.D. degree in political science.

Mishaal bin Abdullah started his career as the Director of the Computer Department of the National Guard, and served there from 1997 to 2003. Then, he was appointed the Minister Plenipotentiary with a third rank at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs beginning on 22 August 2003. Next, he became Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ranked fourteenth on 12 February 2006. He was also an adviser in the Saudi Royal Court. In November 2006, he led Saudi Arabia's delegation to a meeting of UN General Assembly.

Prince Mishaal was appointed the Governor of Najran Province on 1 April 2009. It is reported that the Province witnessed considerable progress following his appointment. He warned public and private agencies on 18 November 2011 that he would monitor service projects that have been carried out in the province and take punitive action against negligent companies and officials. His appointment to Najran Province is commonly regarded as King Abdullah's positive gesture towards the Ismailis residing in the province.

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