Jamil Ibrahim Hejailan

Jamil Ibrahim Al-Hejailan, also known as Jamil Ibrahim Al Hejailan, (; born 1927) is a Saudi diplomat, who served as secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from 1996 to 2002. He was the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Germany, Kuwait, and France. Hejailan was the first minister of information and broadcasting of Saudi Arabia and also served as the minister of health.

Biography Al-Hejailan was born in Buraidah, Al Qasim region, in 1927. He received a degree in law in Cairo. He was a career diplomat His tenure ended in 1963, and he was named as the minister of information in March 1963 which he held until December 1970. He was appointed ambassador of Saudi Arabia to France in 1976 He was appointed secretary general of the GCC, in April 1996, replacing Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi. His tenure lasted until 31 March 2002, and he was succeeded by Abdul Rahman bin Hamad Al Attiyah in the post.

Personal life Al-Hejailan is married and has four children - Emad, Faisal, Waleed, and Mona. They currently reside in Riyadh and Paris.