Mishaal bin Majid

Mishaal bin Majid Al Saud (born 1957) was the governor of Jeddah, a member of the House of Saud, and one of the grandsons of Saudi's founder King Abdulaziz.

Early life and education Mishaal bin Majid was born in Riyadh in 1957. His family moved to Jeddah in 1971. His father is Majid bin Abdulaziz, a son of King Abdulaziz and a full-brother of Prince Sattam. The mother of Prince Mishaal is Nouf bint Abdallah Al Fahd Al Muhanna. One of his sisters, Jawaher bint Majid, is the first Saudi woman to have been granted the title of the patron of arts in Saudi Arabia. Another, Basma bint Majid, married Bandar bin Faisal, one of King Faisal's sons.

Mishaal bin Majid was educated entirely in Saudi Arabia and is a graduate of King Saud University with a degree in business administration.

The Jeddah governor, a position less than the governor of a province but more than the governor of a typical town, works as a separate department under the Makkah Region governor and in close association with the ministry of interior. Frequently seen publicly around Jeddah attending openings, ceremonies and weddings, Prince Mishaal appears approachable and engaged.

Other positions Mishaal bin Majid has been a member of the Allegiance Council since 2007. He is president of the governing council of the Assembly and President of the Social Development Forum He is also the board chairman of the Society of Majid bin Abdulaziz for Development and Social Services.

On 15 April 2021, Prince Mishaal was named by King Salman as one of his advisors at the rank of minister.

Personal life Prince Mishaal is married to Al Jawhara bint Khalid bin Musaid Al Saud, and has four children: Muhdi, Mishail, Nuf and Khalid. He speaks fluent English more characteristic of a Saudi who has spent years in the U.S. He has traveled frequently to Florida and California as a tourist.