Hassa bint Salman Al Saud

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hassa bint Salman Al Saud
BornRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
SpouseFahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Turki Al Saud
Names
Hussa bint Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
HouseHouse of Saud
FatherKing Salman
MotherSultana bint Turki Al Sudairi

Hussa bint Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is a Saudi royal.

Family[]

Princess Hussa was born in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She is the only daughter among twelve brothers, of Saudi king, Salman bin Abdulaziz.  King Salman was governor of the Riyadh region from 1955 until November 2011, when he became Minister of Defense.  In June 2012, he became Crown Prince, before ascending the throne in January 2015.[1]

Princess Hussa’s mother is Her Highness Princess Sultana bint Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi, who died on 31 July 2011.  She was the daughter of King Salman's maternal uncle, Prince Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi, the first governor of the Asir region.  Princess Sultana was a pioneer in the field of charitable and humanitarian works[2] and a patron of women in the fields of writing, innovation and creativity.[3] She was equally passionate about reviving and preserving Saudi Arabian heritage.[4]

Her Royal Highness Princess Hussa bint Salman is married to His Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Turki Al Saud.[5][6] He is the great grandson of Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, the founder of the second Saudi state and grandfather of the rulers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Prince Fahd holds the position of Counsellor in Combating Crime, at the fifteenth rank, in the Saudi Ministry of Interior.  He holds a master's degree in crime prevention and a bachelor's degree in political science.  He has completed 23 specialized courses in security sciences, and has been awarded several certificates of commendation, in his field of specialization.

Paris armed violence incident[]

In 2016 Princess Hassa bint Salman Al Saud was deemed, as head of the household at the time, to be responsible for the actions of an employee, in an altercation in Paris. She was sentenced in absentia and found guilty of armed violence and complicity to hold someone against their will. Princess Hassa bint Salman Al Saud was handed a 10-month suspended sentence and fined €10,000 ($11,000) by a French court.[7]

Study and academic achievement[]

Princess Hussa holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature from King Saud University in Riyadh, and two master’s degrees from the UK.  The first is in diplomatic studies and international law from the University of Westminster in London in 2001.[8] Her master’s thesis was entitled “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Issue of Human Rights, with Reference to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)”. Her second master's degree is in human rights law – comparative international law and human rights in Islam – from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, in 2011.  Her thesis, entitled “The Weiquan Lawyers’ Movement in China: Does it Have a Future?”, was published in the Asia-Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law, as an academic article, by Brill, in 2012.[9][10]

Her Royal Highness Princess Hussa is interested in Arabic literature and has previously supported this sector by hosting literary sessions at the Prince Salman Social Center (now the King Salman Social Center). She also has academic interests in history and philosophy, which she pursued by attending courses at Oxford and London universities.

The princess's brothers[]

Princess Hussa bint Salman has twelve brothers.

The eldest, Prince Fahd bin Salman, died in 2001. He was deputy governor of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and a successful owner of thoroughbred racehorses.[11][12]

Prince Sultan bin Salman was the first Arab and Muslim astronaut to be launched into space, as a payload specialist, on the Space Shuttle Discovery, in June 1985. He was Secretary General of the Saudi Tourism Authority from 2000 to 2009, and President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage from 2009, until his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Space Authority, with the rank of Minister on December 27, 2018.[13][14] By Command of His Majesty the King, he has held the position of Special Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, at the rank of Minister, since 3 May 2021, and is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the non-profit, King Salman Foundation.[15]

Prince Ahmed bin Salman died in 2002. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group and one of the most famous racehorse owners in the world, having founded The Thoroughbred Corp in California.[16]

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman became Deputy Minister of Oil in 1995, then Assistant Minister of Oil with the rank of Minister in 2005. He became Minister of State for Energy Affairs by Royal Command in 2017,[17][18] then Minister of Energy on 8 September 2019.[19][20] Prince Abdulaziz is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority.[21][22]

Prince Dr Faisal bin Salman is Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, with the rank of Minister, since 14 January 2013 and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group.  He was founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jadwa Investment Company[23] and a lecturer in Political Science at King Saud University, before his appointment as Emir of the Madinah region.[24]  He is also a renowned racehorse owner.[25][26]

Prince Mohammed bin Salman is Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs.  He is the founder and chairman of MiSK, a non-profit organisation for youth development and holds a bachelor's degree in law from King Saud University.[27]

Prince Saud bin Salman is Honorary President of the Cooperative Sociteties Council[28] and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from King Saud University.

Prince Turki bin Salman is Chairman of Tharawat Holding Company. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group from February 2013 until April 2014.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from King Saud University.[29][30]

Prince Khaled bin Salman was Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America.[31] He is an F-15 fighter pilot and has been Deputy Minister of Defense since February 2019.[32] He is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries.[33]

Prince Naif bin Salman holds a master’s degree in law from Chapman University, California, USA.

Prince Bandar bin Salman holds a bachelor’s degree from King Saud University.

Princess Hussa's contributions to the advancement of Saudi and its people[]

Princess Hussa was the first editor-in-chief of Al-Riyadh School Magazine for Girls, which she helped found along with her late brother, Prince Ahmed bin Salman.  She ran the Women's Affairs Office to foster the advancement of Saudi women.[34]  She has worked together with Saudi Research and Marketing Group to support humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives, as well as women's opinions and writings.[35]

Princess Hussa's interests include topics such as the minimum age for marriage[36] and the rights of the disabled. She participated in the Saudi Red Crescent Human Rights Conference, held in Riyadh, in 2003,[37] where she presented a paper on Saudi Arabia and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  As a strong supporter of the development of women,[38][39][40][41] in 2004, Princess Hussa chaired meetings of businesswomen at the Prince Salman Social Center in Riyadh, which culminated in the establishment of a women's section in the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce in 2005.[42][8]

The princess held the position of CEO of the second forum for Saudi women in Media, entitled "A media vision of economic prospects" in 2007. She worked as an independent advisor to the governmental Human Rights Commission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between 2008 and 2011 and helped launch national campaigns against domestic violence with the Al-Nahda philanthropic society, in Riyadh, in 2008.[43]

Her Royal Highness became an associate-lecturer in law at King Saud University, in Riyadh, in 2014.[44][38][45]

The princess is the honorary president of the Saudi Social Responsibility Association,[46] which is affiliated with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.[47]

References[]

  1. ^ "Biography of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". Saudi Press Agency. 2 July 2016. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Imran Khan all praise for pioneering role of Princess Sultana Foundation". Saudigazette. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ "University of the Punjab- Affiliated Colleges - Princess-Sultana-Degree-College-for-Women-Farash-Town-Lethrar-Road-Islamabad". pu.edu.pk. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Kingdom mourns loss of philanthropist princess". Arab News. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  5. ^ Day, Emma (4 June 2021). "Saudi Arabia's Princess Hassa bint Salman weds Prince Fahad Bin Saad: Stars share congratulations as designer reveals dress details". The National. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  6. ^ Naguib, Maria (4 June 2021). "A Closer Look At The Dreamy Wedding Dress Of Saudi Arabia's Princess Hassa Bint Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". Harper's Bazaar Arabia.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ CNN, Saskya Vandoorne, Sam Bradpiece, Rob Picheta and Schams Elwazer. "Saudi Princess found guilty of ordering her bodyguard to beat up craftsman". CNN. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b Al-Khalaf, Moodhy (12 June 2003). "The Road to Success Is Never Easy: Princess Hussa". Arab News. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Saud, Hussa Salman Abdulaziz Al (1 January 2012). "The Weiquan Lawyers' Movement In China: Does It Have A Future?". Asia-Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law. 13 (2): 44–73. doi:10.1163/138819012X13323234710107. ISSN 1571-8158.
  10. ^ "Asia-Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law". Brill. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  11. ^ McGrath, J A (25 July 2001). "Death of a Generous man". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ Al-Tuwaim, Saud; Abbas, Maher; Al-Nayyef, Badr (26 July 2001). "Prince Fahd ibn Salman dies at 46". Arab News. Riyadh. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ Gornall, Jonathan (17 June 2020). "35 years ago, Saudi Prince Sultan bin Salman became the first Arab, Muslim and royal in space". Arab News. London. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "Curriculum vitae of HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud" (PDF). Riyadh: Saudi Space Commission. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "Royal Orders Issued". Government of Saudi Arabia – Unified National Platform. Riyadh. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ "ESPN.com - Horse Racing - Prince Ahmed dies of heart attack". www.espn.com. Associated Press. 23 July 2002. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ Agencies (8 September 2019). "Saudi king names son Abdulaziz to key post of energy minister". the Guardian. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  18. ^ Hubbard, Ben; Reed, Stanley (8 September 2019). "Saudi King Appoints a Son, Prince Abdulaziz, as Energy Minister". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  19. ^ Writer, Staff (8 September 2019). "Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman appointed Saudi Minister of Energy". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ El Gamal, Rania; Zhdannikov, Dmitry (8 September 2019). "New Saudi energy minister: a royal with decades of experience in OPEC cuts". Reuters. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ^ "Sweeping regulatory reforms for electricity sector approved: Prince Abdulaziz". Saudigazette. Riyadh. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ "Water & Electricity Regulatory Authority". www.ecra.gov.sa. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  23. ^ "Jadwa names new chairman". Arab News. Riyadh. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ “Profile: Prince Faisal Bin Salman – Prince Faisal Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud now Governor of Medina”.  Asharq Al-Awsat.  15 January 2013.  Archived from the original.  Retrieved 08 September 2021.
  25. ^ Goode, Kristin Ingwell (31 July 2002). "Prince Faisal Salman to Head Thoroughbred Corporation". Blood Horse. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  26. ^ "Faisal Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". House of Saud. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  27. ^ “Chairman of the Board”.  Mohammed bin Salman Foundation – MiSK Foundation. Retrieved 08 September 2021.
  28. ^ "Prince Saud bin Salman hails formation of Islamic military alliance for combating terrorism". Riyadh. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  29. ^ "Prince Turki succeeds Prince Faisal as SRMG chairman". Arab News. Jeddah. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  30. ^ "Prince Turki bin Salman resigns as SRMG chairman". Arab News. Jeddah. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  31. ^ "Who is Prince Khaled bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's new ambassador to the US?". Al Arabiya English. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  32. ^ Krimly, Reem (24 February 2019). "Prince Khalid bin Salman: Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defense Minister". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  33. ^ “HRH Prince Prince Khalid Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud”. Board of Directors – General Authority for Military Industries.  https://www.gami.gov.sa/en/board  Retrieved 08 September 2021.
  34. ^ "Princess Hussa honors top Saudi women achievers". Arab News. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  35. ^ Malik, Talal (6 February 2008). "Saudi princess gives boost to female journalists". Arabian Business. Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  36. ^ Al Saud, Hussa bint Salman bin Abdulaziz (7 April 2010). "The Marriage of Underage Girls". The magazine (English version). Retrieved 16 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  37. ^ Qusti, Raid.  "Conference ends with call to stress Islam's protection of human rights".  Arab News.  Riyadh.  16 October 2003.  Retrieved 08 September 2019.
  38. ^ a b "Princess Hussa bint Salman: Saudi women making valuable contributions to society". Arab News. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  39. ^ "Businesswomen Need More Investment Opportunities, Says Princess Hussa". Arab News. 1 May 2003. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  40. ^ "Princess Hussa bint Salman attends KAU graduation ceremony". Arab News. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  41. ^ "Princess Hussa bint Salman hails role of Saudi women in nation building". Arab News. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  42. ^ Al-Rakan, Nouf (5 June 2004). "Hussa Opens RCCI Women's Branch". Arab News. Retrieved 20 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  43. ^ Hawari, Walaa (13 April 2008). "Modern Lifestyle Not to Blame for Violence: Princess Hussa". Arab News. Retrieved 20 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  44. ^ "King Salman is an avid reader, says Princess Hussa bint Salman". Arab News. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  45. ^ "Princess Hussa bint Salman launches charitable project". Arab News. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  46. ^ "The Members of the Board of Directors of the Social Responsibility Association appreciate the approval of Princess Hessa bint Salman for the honorary presidency of the association". Al Riyadh. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2021. https://www.alriyadh.com/1825603
  47. ^ "Princess Hussa is honorary chairperson of Social Responsibility Association". Saudigazette. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
Retrieved from ""