Governor of Makkah Region

The Governor of Makkah Region or Emir of Makkah Region is the head of the Saudi region or province of Makkah or Mecca and rule it on behalf of the King of Saudi Arabia since its formation on 1926. The Governor or Emir is the high-ranking official of the region and had all powers to shape the region.

Governor of Makkah Region
أمير منطقة مكة المكرمة
since January 29, 2015
StyleHis Highness
Reports toKing of Saudi Arabia
SeatMakkah
AppointerKing of Saudi Arabia
Term lengthAt pleasure of the Custodian of Two holy mosques
Formation1926
First holderKhalid bin Mansoor
Unofficial namesEmir of Makkah Province
DeputySaud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

The governor is appointed by the King of Saudi Arabia to handle the provincial matters. The governor is also known as Emir as all the Saudi Regions or Provinces are called Emirates. The current Governor of Makkah is Khalid bin Faisal and the Deputy Governor is Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.This is his second term in this post since 29 January 2015.

The longest serving governor was Faisal Al Saud and shortest was Khalid bin Mansoor.

Emirate of Makkah Province

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The Makkah Region was established in 1926 during the unification of Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Interior controls most of the provincial affairs along with the Governor and his Deputy Governor or Naib Emir.

Functions of the Governor

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  • Representing the authority of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the province.
  • Ensure the Justice to the citizens of the province.
  • Works to maintain security in the province.
  • Provides the all services to the citizens of the province.
  • Work on the development of the province.
  • Appoints the important officials of the provincial authority including the Deputy Governor
  • Ensure the effectiveness of law and order in the province.

List of governors of Makkah Region

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The position of Governor (Emir) of the Makkah Province has been held by the following individuals since 1925:[1]

Name Position held Appointed by Under
Faisal bin Abdulaziz

Arabic: فيصل بن عبدالعزيز

1925–1932 King Abdulaziz ibn Saud Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd
1932–1958 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mutaib bin Abdulaziz

Arabic: متعب بن عبدالعزيز

1958–1961 King Saud bin Abdulaziz
Abdullah bin Sa'ud

Arabic: عبدالله بن سعود

1961–1963
Mishaal bin Abdulaziz

Arabic: مشعل بن عبدالعزيز

1963–1971
Fawwaz bin Abdulaziz

Arabic: فواز بن عبد العزيز

1971–1980 King Faisal bin Abdulaziz
Majid bin Abdulaziz

Arabic: ماجد بن عبدالعزيز

1980–1999 King Khalid bin Abdulaziz
Abdulmajeed bin Abdulaziz

Arabic: عبدالمجيد بن عبدالعزيز

1999–5 May 2007 King Fahd bin Abdulaziz
Khalid bin Faisal

Arabic: خالد بن فيصل

16 May 2007 – 22 December 2013 King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Mishaal bin Abdullah

Arabic: مشعل بن عبدالله

22 December 2013 – 29 January 2015
Khalid bin Faisal

Arabic: خالد بن فيصل

29 January 2015–present King Salman bin Abdulaziz

Timeline

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Khalid bin Faisal Al SaudMishaal bin Abdullah Al Saud (born 1970)Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al SaudMajid bin Abdulaziz Al SaudFawwaz bin Abdulaziz Al SaudMishaal bin Abdulaziz Al SaudAbdullah bin Sa'udMutaib bin Abdulaziz Al SaudFaisal of Saudi Arabia

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Emirs of Makkah". Saudi Ministry of Interior. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
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