Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud explained

Abdulazizi bin Saud Al Saud
Office:Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia
Term Start:21 June 2017
Predecessor:Muhammad bin Nayef
Birth Date:1983 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mother:Princess Abeer bint Faisal bin Turki
Father:Prince Saud bin Nayef
Alma Mater:King Saud University

Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud (Arabic: عبد العزيز بن سعود آل سعود ʿAbd al ʿAzīz ibn Suʿūd Āl Suʿūd; born 4 November 1983) is a Saudi royal who has been the minister of interior of Saudi Arabia since 21 June 2017. The position was previously held by his uncle, former Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, whereas his grandfather former Prince Nayef held the position for multiple decades.

Early life and education

Abdulaziz bin Saud is the eldest son of Saud bin Nayef, who is the eldest son of the former Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz. His mother is Abeer bint Faisal bin Turki.

He is a graduate of the Dhahran Ahliyyah School and King Saud University.[1]

Career

After King Salman came to power in January 2015, Abdulaziz was appointed as an adviser to the Royal Court in various departments, and later served as an adviser at the defense ministry.[2] On 21 June 2017 he was named the interior minister.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al Arabiya. 21 June 2017. New Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef. 21 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Saudi Arabia names new interior minister. Arab News. 21 June 2017.