Abdul-Majeed bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

Prince Abdul-Majeed bin Abdul-Aziz () (1940 –May 5, 2007) was a prominent Saudi prince. He was seen as a close ally of his half-brother, King Abdullah. Associated Press (May 7, 2007). . He served as Governor of Tabuk Province from 1980-1986. He served as Governor of Madinah Province from 1986-2000. He was governor of Makkah Province from 2000-2007.

Early Life and Education

Abdul-Majeed was born in Riyadh as the 33rd son of King Abdul-Aziz. His mother was Abdul-Aziz's tenth wife, Haya bint Sa'ad al-Sudairy., The Times, 21 May 2007 He had two full brothers, Prince Badr and Prince Abdullilah.

He received his early education in Riyadh in traditional schools, including the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Khayyat and the Al-Anjal School in Riyadh., arabnews.com, 6 May 2007. He served in the Royal Saudi Navy and then studied in the United Kingdom.

Governorships

He returned to Saudi Arabia to become Governor of the northerly Tabuk Province in 1980. Agriculture was developed in the province during his governorship, and the area became one of the kingdom's main producers crops such as wheat and fruit.

After the death of his half-brother, Abdul-Muhsin, in 1986, Abdul-Majeed took his brother's place as Governor of Medina Province. The Prophet's Mosque in Medina and surrounding...
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