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.