Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud (Arabic: عبد العزيز بن سلمان آل سعودʿAbd al ʿAzīz bin Salman Al Suʿūd; born 1960) is a Saudi royal and politician who has served as the Saudi Arabian minister of energy since September 2019. He is the first royal to serve as energy minister. He was the assistant oil minister of Saudi Arabia between 2005 and 2017. In 2017, he was made state minister for energy affairs.
Abdulaziz bin Salman received a science degree in industrial administration from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.[3] He also holds an MBA in industrial administration from the same university in 1985.[8]
Careeredit
Abdulaziz bin Salman began his career as a lecturer at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, followed by a period as an acting director of the research institute there, dealing with energy studies. Later, he served as the manager of the economic and industrial research division at the same institute.[8]
In 1987, he became an advisor at the oil ministry. During his tenure, he is said to have had tense relations with the oil minister, Hisham Nazer.[9][10] Prince Abdulaziz was promoted to deputy oil minister in June 1995.[3] He was also appointed undersecretary for petroleum affairs, a body founded in June 1996.[9] In addition, he was the head of the energy rationalization committee.[11]
His term as deputy oil minister lasted until 2005 when he was appointed assistant oil minister.[8][12] His term as assistant oil minister ended on 22 April 2017 when he was made state minister for energy affairs.[13] During this role, he achieved a major breakthrough in talks with OPEC member Kuwait to resume production in the neutral zone between the two countries, after a four-year halt.[14]
As assistant oil minister, Prince Abdulaziz was regarded as a significant figure in Saudi politics since he dealt directly with the Kingdom's major source of income, petroleum. He is said to be popular and has supporters who have benefited from their support of him and his father, King Salman.[9] Prince Abdulaziz was considered to be one of the future key players in Saudi Arabia when the grandsons of King Abdulaziz begin to rule the country.[16] He was also considered to be a potential successor to the former oil minister, Ali Naimi.[17]
Other rolesedit
Prince Abdulaziz is a member of the board of governors of the following organizations:[8]Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford Energy Policy Club and the Institute of Petroleum. He is honorary president of the Saudi Economic Association.[8][18] He is also the supervisor-general of the Prince Fahd bin Salman Charity Association for Renal Failure Patients Care.[19][20]
Personal lifeedit
Abdulaziz bin Salman is married to Sara bint Khalid bin Musaid bin Abdulaziz (born 1966).[3] They have three children: Prince Salman, Prince Khalid and Princess Sultana.[21]
^Joseph A. Kéchichian (1 December 2015). "Saudi Arabia and the Al Sa'ud" (Research report). Asan Institute for Policy Studies. pp. 51–66. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
^"Saudi Arabia's succession: Runners, riders, and dynamics". The Gulf Blog. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
^ abcdSharaf Sabri (2001). The House of Saud in commerce: A study of royal entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia. New Delhi: I.S. Publications. ISBN81-901254-0-0.
^. Arab News. 1 August 2011. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
^ ab"Kingdom mourns loss of princess". The Siasat Daily. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
^. Saudi Gazette. 3 August 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
^"Sultana bint Ahmad bin Muhammad Al Sudairi". Datarabia. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
^ abcde. Gulf Environment Forum. 2012. Archived from the original on 18 May 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
^ abcJoseph A. Kéchichian (2001). Succession in Saudi Arabia. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN9780312238803.
^Simon Henderson (1994). (PDF). Washington Institute. Archived from the original (Policy Paper) on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^"HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman patronizes the medical awareness campaign against renal diseases". Ministry of Health. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
^Anjli Raval; David Sheppard (9 June 2021). . Financial Post. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
^"Royal Family Directory". www.datarabia.com. from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
External linksedit
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In this Arabic name the surname is Al Saud Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud Arabic عبد العزيز بن سلمان آل سعود ʿAbd al ʿAziz bin Salman Al Suʿud born 1960 is a Saudi royal and politician who has served as the Saudi Arabian minister of energy since September 2019 He is the first royal to serve as energy minister He was the assistant oil minister of Saudi Arabia between 2005 and 2017 In 2017 he was made state minister for energy affairs Abdulaziz bin Salman Al SaudPrince Abdulaziz in 2021Minister of EnergyIn office8 September 2019 presentPredecessorKhalid al FalihMonarchSalmanState Minister for Energy AffairsIn office22 April 2017 8 September 2019MonarchKing SalmanAssistant Minister of Petroleum and Mineral ResourcesIn office2005 22 April 2017MonarchAbdullahSalmanDeputy Minister of Petroleum and Mineral ResourcesIn officeJuly 1995 2005MonarchKing FahdKing AbdullahBorn1960 age 63 64 SpouseSara bint Khalid bin Musaid bin Abdulaziz Al SaudIssue3NamesAbdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al SaudHouseAl SaudFatherSalman bin AbdulazizMotherSultana bint Turki Al SudairiAlma materKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Influence 4 Other roles 5 Personal life 6 Ancestry 7 References 8 External linksEarly life and education editPrince Abdulaziz was born in 1960 1 2 He is the fourth son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz 3 His mother is Sultana bint Turki Al Sudairi who died at age 71 in July 2011 4 5 She was the daughter of Prince Salman s uncle Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi 6 who was formerly the governor of Asir Province 7 Abdulaziz bin Salman is the full brother of Fahd bin Salman Ahmed bin Salman Sultan bin Salman Faisal bin Salman and Hassa bint Salman 5 Abdulaziz bin Salman received a science degree in industrial administration from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals 3 He also holds an MBA in industrial administration from the same university in 1985 8 Career editAbdulaziz bin Salman began his career as a lecturer at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals followed by a period as an acting director of the research institute there dealing with energy studies Later he served as the manager of the economic and industrial research division at the same institute 8 In 1987 he became an advisor at the oil ministry During his tenure he is said to have had tense relations with the oil minister Hisham Nazer 9 10 Prince Abdulaziz was promoted to deputy oil minister in June 1995 3 He was also appointed undersecretary for petroleum affairs a body founded in June 1996 9 In addition he was the head of the energy rationalization committee 11 His term as deputy oil minister lasted until 2005 when he was appointed assistant oil minister 8 12 His term as assistant oil minister ended on 22 April 2017 when he was made state minister for energy affairs 13 During this role he achieved a major breakthrough in talks with OPEC member Kuwait to resume production in the neutral zone between the two countries after a four year halt 14 On 8 September 2019 he was named as the minister of energy 15 Influence editAs assistant oil minister Prince Abdulaziz was regarded as a significant figure in Saudi politics since he dealt directly with the Kingdom s major source of income petroleum He is said to be popular and has supporters who have benefited from their support of him and his father King Salman 9 Prince Abdulaziz was considered to be one of the future key players in Saudi Arabia when the grandsons of King Abdulaziz begin to rule the country 16 He was also considered to be a potential successor to the former oil minister Ali Naimi 17 Other roles editPrince Abdulaziz is a member of the board of governors of the following organizations 8 Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Oxford Energy Policy Club and the Institute of Petroleum He is honorary president of the Saudi Economic Association 8 18 He is also the supervisor general of the Prince Fahd bin Salman Charity Association for Renal Failure Patients Care 19 20 Personal life editAbdulaziz bin Salman is married to Sara bint Khalid bin Musaid bin Abdulaziz born 1966 3 They have three children Prince Salman Prince Khalid and Princess Sultana 21 Ancestry editAncestors of Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud 22 16 Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud8 Abdul Rahman bin Faisal17 Sara bint Mishari bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Saud4 King Abdulaziz18 Ahmed Al Kabir bin Mohammed bin Turki Al Sudairi9 Sara bint Ahmed Al Sudairi2 Salman Al Saud20 Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Kabir Al Sudairi 24 10 Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sudairi 12 5 Hussa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi22 Ali bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi 26 11 Sharifa bint Ali bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi 13 1 Abdulaziz Al Saud24 Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Kabir Al Sudairi 20 12 Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sudairi 10 6 Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi26 Ali bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi 22 13 Sharifa bint Ali bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi 11 3 Sultana bint Turki Al SudairiReferences edit Joseph A Kechichian 1 December 2015 Saudi Arabia and the Al Sa ud Research report Asan Institute for Policy Studies pp 51 66 Retrieved 14 December 2020 Saudi Arabia s succession Runners riders and dynamics The Gulf Blog 16 June 2012 Retrieved 12 February 2013 a b c d Sharaf Sabri 2001 The House of Saud in commerce A study of royal entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia New Delhi I S Publications ISBN 81 901254 0 0 Princess Sultana bint Turki Al Sudairi dies Arab News 1 August 2011 Archived from the original on 15 October 2012 Retrieved 4 May 2012 a b Kingdom mourns loss of princess The Siasat Daily 3 August 2011 Retrieved 26 May 2012 Sultana wife of Riyadh Emir passes away Saudi Gazette 3 August 2011 Archived from the original on 28 December 2013 Retrieved 26 May 2012 Sultana bint Ahmad bin Muhammad Al Sudairi Datarabia Retrieved 8 May 2012 a b c d e H R H Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Gulf Environment Forum 2012 Archived from the original on 18 May 2013 Retrieved 24 May 2012 a b c Joseph A Kechichian 2001 Succession in Saudi Arabia New York Palgrave Macmillan ISBN 9780312238803 Simon Henderson 1994 After King Fahd PDF Washington Institute Archived from the original Policy Paper on 17 May 2013 Retrieved 2 February 2013 Saudi Arabia looking to reduce domestic electricity consumption PDF OPEC Bulletin XLIV 2 February March 2013 Wael Mehdi 1 April 2014 Saudi Arabia names Naif Al Otaibi Deputy Oil Minister World Oil News Center Archived from the original on 8 September 2014 Retrieved 8 September 2014 Saudi Royal decree announces new appointments restores benefits to government employees Arab News 23 April 2017 Retrieved 23 April 2017 Ros Krasny Vivian Nereim 8 September 2019 Saudi Prince Abdulaziz Becomes First Royal Heading Oil Ministry Bloomberg Rania El Gamal 8 September 2019 Saudi Arabia names veteran prince as energy minister Reuters Dubai Retrieved 13 September 2022 The Al Saud succession challenge AMEinfo 17 July 2012 Archived from the original on 19 July 2012 Retrieved 17 July 2012 Prince Salman Named Saudi Crown Prince Arab Times Riyadh 18 June 2012 Retrieved 26 February 2013 Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Chairs Saudi Economic Society Session SAMIRAD 14 November 2005 Retrieved 6 June 2012 Prince Fahd bin Salman Charity Association for Renal Failure Patients Care HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman patronizes the medical awareness campaign against renal diseases Ministry of Health 10 March 2012 Retrieved 23 March 2012 Anjli Raval David Sheppard 9 June 2021 Abdulaziz bin Salman the prince in charge of Saudi oil thrives on calculated unpredictability Financial Post Archived from the original on 16 June 2021 Retrieved 17 June 2021 Royal Family Directory www datarabia com Archived from the original on 18 March 2016 Retrieved 22 June 2017 External links edit nbsp Media related to Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Quotations related to Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud at Wikiquote Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud amp oldid 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