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Abdullah Omar Nasseef

1939 – 2025

Saudi chemist, geologist, and scouting leader

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Lived 1939 – 2025 (aged 86). Abdullah Omar Nasseef was a Saudi geologist, chemist, writer, preacher and university teacher.

Abdullah Omar Nasseef (; 5 July 1939 – 12 October 2025) was a Saudi chemist and geologist. He served as Chief Scout of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association, which he joined in 1956. He served as vice-president of the Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia, President of King Abdul Aziz University, and Secretary-General of the International Islamic Council for Da'wah and Relief (IICDR).

Death Nasseef died on 12 October 2025, at the age of 86.

Awards and recognitions In 1983 Nasseef was awarded the Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.

Dr. Naseef was also awarded with the King Faisal Prize for Service to Islam in 1991 and the King Abdulaziz Medal of the First Class in 2004.

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
University of Leeds, King Saud University
Positions held
President of King Abdulaziz University
Employers
King Abdulaziz University
Awards
King Faisal Prize in Service to Islam; Bronze Wolf Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abdullah Omar Nasseef?

Saudi chemist, geologist, and scouting leader

When was Abdullah Omar Nasseef born?

Abdullah Omar Nasseef was born on 5 July 1939 in Jeddah.

When did Abdullah Omar Nasseef die?

Abdullah Omar Nasseef died on 12 October 2025.

What was Abdullah Omar Nasseef's occupation?

Abdullah Omar Nasseef was a geologist, chemist, writer, preacher and university teacher.

What nationality was Abdullah Omar Nasseef?

Abdullah Omar Nasseef was Saudi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abdullah Omar Nasseef

· Wikidata: Q4666048

· DBpedia: Abdullah Omar Nasseef

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