Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud (1923–2007)

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Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud
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Full NameAbdullah bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
HouseHouse of Saud
FatherKing Faisal of Saudi Arabia
MotherIffat Al Thunayan
Birth Date1923
Birth PlaceRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Death Date8 May 2007
Death PlaceJeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud (1923 – 8 May 2007) was a Saudi Arabian royal and a prominent member of the House of Saud. He was the eldest son of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia and Iffat Al Thunayan.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Abdullah bin Faisal was born in 1923 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. He was the first son of King Faisal, who later became the third king of Saudi Arabia, and Iffat Al Thunayan, a notable figure in Saudi society known for her contributions to education and women's rights.

Career[edit | edit source]

Abdullah bin Faisal held various positions within the Saudi government. He was appointed as the first Minister of Health in 1950, a position he held until 1953. During his tenure, he worked on developing the healthcare infrastructure in the kingdom. He later served as the Minister of Interior from 1953 to 1959, where he played a significant role in the establishment of the ministry and the development of internal security policies.

Contributions[edit | edit source]

Abdullah bin Faisal was instrumental in the early development of Saudi Arabia's healthcare and internal security systems. His efforts in the Ministry of Health laid the groundwork for the modern healthcare system in the kingdom. As the Minister of Interior, he was responsible for the formation of various security and administrative structures that are still in place today.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Abdullah bin Faisal was married and had several children. He was known for his dedication to public service and his contributions to the development of Saudi Arabia.

Death[edit | edit source]

Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud passed away on 8 May 2007 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Abdullah bin Faisal is remembered for his pioneering work in the fields of healthcare and internal security in Saudi Arabia. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the development of the kingdom.

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