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  • Adel al-Jubeir
    NationalAl Majma'ah
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of State for Foreign Affairs

    Adel al-Jubeir

    Adel al-Jubeir is a prominent Saudi diplomat and politician who has served as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs since 2018. A seasoned statesman, he previously held the position of Saudi Ambassador to the United States from 2007 to 2015 and served as a foreign policy advisor to King Abdullah. Throughout his career, he has been a key figure in managing Saudi-U.S. relations, counter-terrorism efforts, and regional security. In addition to his ministerial duties, he has served as the Climate Affairs Envoy since 2022 and is a member of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia.

    Born1962-02-01 · 64 years old

    Birth placeAl Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia

    EducationUniversity of North Texas (B.A.), Georgetown University (M.A.)

    CareerSaudi Diplomatic Service, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Crown Prince, Saudi Ambassador to the United States

  • Ahmed Al Khateeb
    NationalRiyadh
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Tourism

    Ahmed Al Khateeb

    Ahmed Al Khateeb is a Saudi Arabian government official and former banker who has served as the Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia since February 2020. Before his current appointment, he held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Health in 2015 and the inaugural president of the General Entertainment Authority from 2016 to 2018. A graduate of King Saud University, Al Khateeb previously enjoyed a successful career in the banking sector, working with Riyad Bank and SABB Bank, and later founding Jadwa Investment Company. He continues to serve as an advisor to the Saudi Royal Court and holds board memberships in various national development and economic entities.

    Born1965 · 61 years old

    Birth placeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

    EducationKing Saud University (Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration), Dalhousie University (Diploma in Wealth Management)

    CareerBanker, Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court, Advisor to the Crown Prince, Minister of Health, President of the General Entertainment Authority

  • NationalRiyadh
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of State

    Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh

    Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh

    Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh is a Saudi Arabian politician and academic who currently serves as a Minister of State. Born in Riyadh in 1959, he previously held the position of Minister of Education from 2018 to 2022. An economist by training, he earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University and has held various high-level academic and advisory roles, including serving as an advisor to the Royal Court and as a professor at King Saud University. His career is marked by extensive research in public policy, economic stability, and structural reform, alongside his service on numerous ministerial committees and national development boards.

    Born1959 · 67 years old

    Birth placeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

    EducationKing Saud University (B.S. Economics), University of San Francisco (M.A. Economics), Stanford University (M.A. and Ph.D. Economics, Planning and Development)

    CareerMinister of Education, Advisor to the Royal Court, Vice-Rector for Development and Quality at King Saud University, Professor of Economics

  • Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al Saud
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Energy

    Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al Saud

    Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud

    Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud is a Saudi royal and politician who has served as the Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia since September 2019. As the first member of the Saudi royal family to hold this position, he has played a central role in managing the Kingdom's petroleum sector and international energy policy. Prior to his current appointment, he held various senior roles within the oil ministry, including assistant oil minister and state minister for energy affairs. He is an alumnus of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, where he also began his professional career as a lecturer and researcher.

    Born1960 · 66 years old

    Birth placeSaudi Arabia

    EducationKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

    CareerLecturer and acting director of the research institute at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; advisor at the oil ministry; deputy oil minister; assistant oil minister; state minister for energy affairs

  • Abdulaziz Bin Saud Al Saud
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    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Interior

    Abdulaziz Bin Saud Al Saud

    Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud

    Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud is a Saudi royal who has served as the Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia since June 2017. Born in 1983, he is the eldest son of Prince Saud bin Nayef and a member of the House of Saud. Before his appointment to the cabinet, he held positions as an adviser to the Royal Court and served as an adviser at the Ministry of Defense following the accession of King Salman in 2015. He is a graduate of King Saud University and the Dhahran Ahliyyah School.

    Born1983-11-04 · 42 years old

    Birth placeSaudi Arabia

    EducationDhahran Ahliyyah School, King Saud University

    CareerAdviser to the Royal Court, Adviser at the Ministry of Defense

  • Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Saud
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Sport

    Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Saud

    Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud

    Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud is a Saudi royal and politician currently serving as the Minister of Sport, a position he has held since his appointment by King Salman in February 2020. A member of the House of Saud, he previously established a notable career as a professional racing driver, achieving success in various international GT3 championships. Beyond his ministerial duties, he serves as the president of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee and chaired the Riyadh 2030 committee, which successfully secured the bid for the 2034 Asian Games.

    Born1983-06-04 · 43 years old

    Birth placeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

    EducationKing Faisal School, King Saud University, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London, College of Business Administration (Saudi Arabia)

    CareerProfessional racing driver, businessman

  • Abdullah Alswaha
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Communications and Information Technology

    Abdullah Alswaha

    Abdullah Alswaha is a Saudi government minister who has served as the Minister of Communications and Information Technology since 2017. A key figure in the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030, he oversees the development of the kingdom's digital infrastructure, space sector, and technological innovation. Beyond his ministerial role, he chairs several major government entities, including the Saudi Space Agency and the Digital Government Authority. Previously, he held a leadership position as the managing director of Cisco Saudi Arabia, bringing extensive private sector experience to his public service career.

    EducationKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; Harvard Business School

    CareerManaging director of Cisco Saudi Arabia; Director of operations at Cisco Saudi Arabia

  • Abdullah Bin Bandar Al Saud
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of the National Guard

    Abdullah Bin Bandar Al Saud

    Abdullah bin Bandar Al Saud

    Abdullah bin Bandar Al Saud serves as a Minister of the National Guard in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.

    Born7 August 1986 · 39 years old

    CareerPreceded by: Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf Al Muqrin

  • Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance

    Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh

    Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh

    Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh serves as a Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.

  • National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Environment, Water and Agriculture

    Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli

    Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli is a Saudi Arabian politician currently serving as the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, a position he has held since January 2015. Before entering government service, he had a distinguished career in the private sector, notably serving as the CEO of the food company Almarai. He holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from King Saud University. In his ministerial capacity, he also chairs the boards of several key national institutions, including the National Water Company, the Saudi Grains Organization, and the Agriculture Development Fund.

    EducationKing Saud University

    CareerCEO of Almarai, petroleum industry professional

  • Badr Bin Abdullah Al Saud
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Culture

    Badr Bin Abdullah Al Saud

    Badr bin Abdullah Al Saud

    Badr bin Abdullah Al Saud serves as a Minister of Culture in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.

    Born16 August 1985 · 40 years old

    EducationKing Saud University

    CareerGovernor of the Royal Commission for Al-'Ula; Preceded by: Office established

  • Bandar Alkhorayef
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Industry and Mineral Resources

    Bandar Alkhorayef

    Bandar Alkhorayef is a Saudi politician who has served as the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia since his appointment on August 30, 2019. Prior to his ministerial role, he held significant leadership positions in the private sector, including serving as a top executive at the Alkhorayef Group and as vice-chairman of the Arabian Agricultural Services Company. He has also contributed to various economic and industrial boards, including the Riyadh Chamber and the Saudi Economic Association. Alkhorayef holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Agriculture from King Saud University and has completed professional certifications in business administration and international business from the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland.

    EducationKing Saud University; International Institute for Management Development

    CareerExecutive at Alkhorayef Group; Vice-chairman of the Arabian Agricultural Services Company; Board member at Riyadh Chamber, Saudi Economic Association, and Saudi industrial council

  • Fahad Al-Jalajel
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Health

    Fahad Al-Jalajel

    Fahad Al-Jalajel is a Saudi Arabian politician who has served as the Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia since October 2021. Born in Texas, United States, he holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from King Saud University, a master's degree in computer science from Saint Joseph's University, and an Executive Certificate in leadership and management from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he held various senior roles in the Saudi government, including Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and advisor to the Minister of Commerce. He has also served on the boards of several major organizations, including the Saudi Airlines and the Health Insurance Council.

    Born1978-08-17 · 47 years old

    Birth placeTexas, United States

    EducationKing Saud University, Saint Joseph's University, MIT Sloan School of Management

    CareerUndersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Advisor to the Minister of Commerce and Industry, General Supervisor of Information Technology

  • Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Foreign Affairs

    Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud

    Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

    Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud is a Saudi Arabian diplomat and politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia since 2019. Born in Frankfurt, West Germany, he spent his early life in Germany and was educated in the United States. Before his appointment as foreign minister, he served as the Saudi ambassador to Germany and held various senior positions in the aerospace and defense sectors, including as a director at Saudi Arabian Military Industries. As foreign minister, he has played a key role in regional diplomacy, including the restoration of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran in 2023. He maintains a focus on regional stability and has consistently stated that normalization with Israel is contingent upon a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

    Born1974-11-01 · 51 years old

    Birth placeFrankfurt, Germany

    EducationKing Saud University

    CareerDiplomat, business executive in the aerospace and defense industry, adviser to the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia

  • Faisal F. Alibrahim
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Economy and Planning

    Faisal F. Alibrahim

    Faisal F. Alibrahim is a Saudi government official currently serving as the Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia. Appointed in May 2021, he has been instrumental in leading the Kingdom's economic diversification efforts and digital transformation initiatives. Prior to his ministerial role, he served as Vice Minister of Economy and Planning and held various leadership positions at Saudi Aramco. He holds degrees from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    BornFaisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim

    EducationPennsylvania State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    CareerVice Minister of Economy and Planning, executive roles at Saudi Aramco, strategy advisor at Uber

  • Ibrahim al-Assaf
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of State

    Ibrahim al-Assaf

    Ibrahim al-Assaf serves as a Minister of State in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.

    Born28 January 1949 · 77 years old

    EducationKing Saud University University of Denver Colorado State University

    CareerMinister of State Minister without portfolio; Minister of Finance; Preceded by: Adel al-Jubeir; Succeeded by: Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud; Succeeded by: Saleh bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh; Preceded by: Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Khuwaiter; Succeeded by: Mohammed Al-Jadaan

  • Khalid A. Al-Falih
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Investment

    Khalid A. Al-Falih

    Khalid A. Al-Falih is a Saudi Arabian government official and businessman currently serving as a Minister of State and member of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia. Previously, he held several high-profile positions, including Minister of Investment from 2020 to 2026, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, and Minister of Health. Before entering government, he had a long career at Saudi Aramco, where he served as president and CEO. He holds degrees from Texas A&M University and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

    Born1960 · 66 years old

    Birth placeDhahran, Saudi Arabia

    EducationTexas A&M University (Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 1982); King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (MBA, 1991)

    CareerPresident and CEO of Saudi Aramco; Minister of Investment; Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources; Minister of Health

  • Khalid Bin Salman Al Saud
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Defense

    Khalid Bin Salman Al Saud

    Khalid bin Salman Al Saud

    Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is a Saudi Arabian politician and diplomat who has served as the Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia since September 2022. A member of the House of Saud and son of King Salman, he previously served as the Saudi Ambassador to the United States from 2017 to 2019 and as Deputy Minister of Defense. Before his diplomatic and ministerial career, he was a pilot in the Royal Saudi Air Force, participating in missions over Yemen and against the Islamic State. He holds a bachelor's degree in Aviation Sciences from the King Faisal Air Academy and has completed executive security programs at Harvard University.

    Born1988 · 38 years old

    Birth placeSaudi Arabia

    EducationKing Faisal Air Academy, Harvard University, Georgetown University

    CareerRoyal Saudi Air Force pilot, Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Deputy Minister of Defense

  • Majid Al-Hogail
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing

    Majid Al-Hogail

    Majid Al-Hogail is a Saudi Arabian government official currently serving as the Minister of Municipalities and Housing. Appointed as Minister of Housing in 2015, he later assumed the role of acting Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs in 2020 before the two ministries were merged. Prior to his government service, Al-Hogail held various leadership positions in the private sector, including managing director of the real estate firm RAFAL and chairman of Aljazira Capital. He also serves as a board member for major national projects such as Qiddiya and NEOM.

    EducationUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    CareerManaging director of RAFAL, Chairman of Aljazira Capital, Board member of Flynas

  • Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Commerce

    Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi

    Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi

    Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi serves as a Minister of Commerce in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.

    Born1960 · 66 years old

    CareerPreceded by: Turki Al-Shabanah

  • National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of State

    Mansour Bin Mutaib Al Saud

    Mansour bin Mutaib Al Saud

    Mansour bin Mutaib Al Saud is a Saudi royal, politician, and academic who has served as a Minister of State since 2015. A member of the House of Saud and grandson of King Abdulaziz, he previously held the position of Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs from 2009 to 2015. Before his ministerial career, he worked as an assistant professor at King Saud University and chaired the general commission for municipal elections. He holds a PhD in public administration from George Washington University.

    Born1952 · 74 years old

    Birth placeSaudi Arabia

    EducationGeorge Washington University

    CareerAssistant professor at King Saud University, Director of the research center in the College of Administrative Sciences, Deputy Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs

  • Mohammed Al-Jadaan
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Finance

    Mohammed Al-Jadaan

    Mohammed Al-Jadaan is a Saudi Arabian politician and lawyer who has served as the Minister of Finance since November 2016. A commercial lawyer by training and co-founder of the Al-Jadaan and Partners Law Firm, he previously chaired the Capital Markets Authority, where he played a key role in opening the Tadawul Stock Exchange to foreign investment. Between 2020 and 2021, he also served as the Acting Minister of Economy and Planning. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in implementing regulatory reforms to diversify the Saudi economy and improve the nation's financial framework.

    Born1963 · 63 years old

    CareerCommercial lawyer, co-founder of Al-Jadaan and Partners Law Firm, chairman of the Capital Markets Authority, special adviser to the board of Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia

  • Mohammed Bin Salman
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetPrime Minister of Saudi Arabia

    Mohammed Bin Salman

    Mohammed bin Salman

    Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, serving as the de facto ruler of the Kingdom. Since his appointment as Crown Prince in 2017, he has spearheaded the Saudi Vision 2030 program, which aims to diversify the national economy away from oil dependency through investments in technology, tourism, and infrastructure. His tenure has been marked by significant social reforms, including the expansion of women's rights, alongside a consolidation of political power and a assertive, often controversial, foreign policy.

    Born1985-08-31 · 40 years old

    Birth placeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

    EducationKing Saud University

    CareerPrivate sector consultant, Special advisor to the Governor of Riyadh, Chief of the Royal Court, Minister of Defence

  • National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of State

    Musaad Bin Mohammed Al Aiban

    Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban

    Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban is a prominent Saudi Arabian government official currently serving as the National Security Adviser and a Minister of State. A long-standing member of the Council of Ministers since 1995, he holds significant influence within the Saudi government, serving on both the Council of Political and Security Affairs and the Council of Economic and Development Affairs. Throughout his career, he has acted as a trusted envoy for multiple Saudi monarchs, including King Fahd and King Abdullah, and continues to play a key role in high-level international diplomatic engagements.

    EducationKing Saud University, Harvard University

    CareerConsultant for the Saudi government, advisor to the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia

  • Saleh Bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of State

    Saleh Bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh

    Saleh bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh

    Saleh bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh is a Saudi Arabian politician and religious scholar who serves as a Minister of State. A member of the influential Al ash-Sheikh family, he previously held the position of Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance for several terms between 1996 and 2018. He is a graduate of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University and has authored numerous works on Islamic sciences, faith, and jurisprudence. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts regarding religious affairs and educational cooperation, while maintaining a focus on the Hanbali school of thought.

    Born1959 · 67 years old

    Birth placeSaudi Arabia

    EducationImam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University

    CareerMinister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance

  • Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Transport

    Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser

    Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser

    Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser is a Saudi Arabian government official currently serving as the Minister of Transport, a position he has held since his appointment by royal decree in October 2019. Prior to his ministerial role, he built an extensive career in the aviation and logistics sectors, notably serving as the director-general of Saudi Arabian Airlines from 2014 to 2019 and as the chief executive officer of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia. He has also held various board positions across several major Saudi corporations, including Etihad Etisalat Co and Saudi Airlines Catering Co. Al-Jasser holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from King Abdulaziz University, as well as a master's degree and an MBA from King Saud University.

    Born1965-10-25 · 60 years old

    EducationKing Abdulaziz University (Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering); King Saud University (Master's degree and MBA)

    CareerDirector-general of Saudi Arabian Airlines; Chief executive officer of National Shipping Co of Saudi Arabia; Board member of Saudi Research and Marketing Group, Arabia Insurance Cooperative, Etihad Etisalat Co, Saudi Airlines Catering Co, and Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries

  • Salman Bin Yousuf Al Dossary
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Media

    Salman Bin Yousuf Al Dossary

    Salman bin Yousuf Al Dossary

    Salman bin Yousuf Al Dossary is a Saudi Arabian politician and media executive currently serving as the Minister of Media, a position he has held since his appointment by Royal Decree in March 2023. Before entering government, he had a distinguished career in journalism, notably serving as the editor-in-chief of the London-based newspaper Asharq al-Awsat and the financial publication Al Eqtisadiah. He also held leadership roles at Al-Rajol and The Majalla magazines, contributing significantly to their digital development and regional reach. Al Dossary holds a degree in Management and Economics and previously worked for the Ministry of Education.

    BornSeptember 1968 · 57 years old

    Birth placeAl-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

    EducationBachelor's degree in Management and Economics

    CareerJournalist, Editor-in-chief of Asharq al-Awsat, Editor-in-chief of Al Eqtisadiah, Editor-in-chief of Al-Rajol, Editor-in-chief of The Majalla, Ministry of Education employee

  • Tawfig Al-Rabiah
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Hajj and Umrah

    Tawfig Al-Rabiah

    Tawfig Al-Rabiah is a Saudi Arabian politician and computer scientist who has served as the Minister of Hajj and Umrah since 2021. Prior to his current role, he held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Health from 2016 to 2021 and Minister of Commerce and Industry from 2011 to 2016. Before entering politics, he worked as an assistant professor at King Saud University and served as the director general of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

    Born1965-10-26 · 60 years old

    Birth placeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

    EducationKing Saud University (Bachelor's); University of Pittsburgh (Master's in Information Science, Master's in Computer Science, Ph.D. in Computer Science)

    CareerAssistant professor at King Saud University, director general of the Information and Communications Technology sector at the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, director general of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON)

  • National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of State for Gulf Affairs

    Thamer Al-Sabhan

    Thamer Al-Sabhan is a Saudi Arabian politician, diplomat, and retired military officer who has served as the Minister of State for Gulf Affairs since 2016. A former brigadier general in the Saudi Special Forces, he participated in the 1991 Gulf War and later held key security roles, including military attaché to Lebanon. He served as the first Saudi ambassador to Iraq in over 25 years starting in 2015. Al-Sabhan is known for his firm stance against Iranian influence and Hezbollah in the region.

    Born1967-02-23 · 59 years old

    Birth placeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

    EducationPrince Sultan Military Academy, King Abdul Aziz Military College, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Mutah University, Naval Postgraduate School

    CareerMilitary officer, Saudi Special Forces, military attaché to Lebanon, Ambassador to Iraq

  • Walid al-Samaani
    National
    Saudi ArabiaCabinetMinister of Justice

    Walid al-Samaani

    Walid al-Samaani is a Saudi jurist and administrator who has served as the Minister of Justice of Saudi Arabia since 2015. Appointed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, he also holds the positions of President of the Supreme Judicial Council and Chairman of the Saudi Bar Association. Before his ministerial appointment, he served as a judge at the Saudi Board of Grievances and as a legal advisor to the Crown Prince. Throughout his tenure, he has spearheaded significant judicial reforms, including the digitization of court procedures, the establishment of specialized commercial and labor courts, and the expansion of women's roles within the legal sector. He holds a PhD in comparative law from the High Judicial Institute.

    Born1977 · 49 years old

    Birth placeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

    EducationImam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University; High Judicial Institute

    CareerJudge at the Saudi Board of Grievances; Legal advisor at the Crown Prince's office