Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi[1] (Arabic: يزيد محمد الراجحي; born 30 September 1981[1] in Riyadh) is a Saudi businessman, entrepreneur, and business magnate.[2] One of the sons of businessman Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi. His origins trace back to the Al-Qassim region (Al-Bukayriyah), and his lineage traces back to the Bani Zaid tribe. He was born and raised in Riyadh. He began his working life at an early age when his father appointed him in 1998 as an observer of the Private Property Office and later became its general manager throughout the Kingdom in 2004, after which he rose to a number of high positions until he became one of the well-known businessmen.
At the same time, Yazeed is a Rally driver who has been competing in the World Rally Championship and other international rally events since 2007. He participated in the Cross-Country Rallies and his debutant at Dakar Rally was in 2015.
In 2007, Yazeed established his own racing team. It was known as Al-Rajhi Racing Team and later renamed to Yazeed Racing Team[3] where he started his first unofficial competition in the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), the 2007 Jordan Rally in order to gain experience so he can formally participate in different Rally Championships in future. After that he scored his first ever points (eighth place) in Greek's 2012 Acropolis Rally in the 40th season of the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Nicknamed the Black Horse, Al Rajhi made his WRC debut at 2008 Rally Argentina with Subaru Impreza WRX STI officially. In 2008 Jordan Rally – was his other WRC appearance of the year.[4] He returned to the top level in 2010, finishing 13th overall on the Jordan Rally in a Peugeot 207 S2000. He also contested that year's Rally d'Italia Sardegna, a round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, but he retired after losing a wheel. In 2011 he contested seven WRC rounds, but retired from six of them. He also competed in the 2011 Tour de Corse, finishing 14th. The Saudi won the Silk Way Rally[5] in 2018. In 2019 Al Rajhi won the first edition of Saudi Desert Rally Championship. Yazeed occupied the top positions in Dakar 2020 with best finish in fourth place. Moving to the new year, the Saudi motorsport icon left a historical imprint in the second edition of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after winning two stages in Dakar Rally 2021 in his Toyota Hilux and became the first Saudi and Arab to win on home soil in his class and the youngest contestant to win a stage from Dakar that year.[6]
Yazeed Al-Rajhi started his business career at an early age:
[1998 – 2000] Appointed by his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi, as an observer of his private property office (real estate)
[2001– 2003] Appointed as Director of the Private Property Office (Real Estate)
[2004 – 2007] Appointed as the general manager for all offices of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi properties throughout the Kingdom
[2006 – 2007] General Manager of the Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Corporation for Trade and Agriculture, in addition to managing his father's real estate properties.
[2010 – present] CEO of Yazeed Al-Rajhi & Brothers Holding Company
Board Chairs
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mohammed Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi & Sons Investment Company[7]
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yazeed Al-Rajhi & Brothers Holding Company
Active Board Member
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Rajhi Steel[8]
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Beverages Company[9]
Member of the Board of Directors of Jazan Development Company[10]
Vice Chairman of the Investment Committee of Manafea Holding Company[11]
Member of the Board of Directors of Endowments of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi[12]
Member of the General Endowment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi
Member of the Board of Directors of the Atomic Endowment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi[13]
Member of the Board of Directors of the Holy Qur’an Memorization Association in Al Bukayriyah Governorate
Yazeed Al Rajhi Personal Titles
The first Saudi to be selected in 2008 by the Unicef as the Goodwill ambassador in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, for one year
The first Saudi to be appointed as a 'Donate Life' ambassador in 2009
In 2009 he got the title of 'Gentleman' by Rotana magazines readers' popular
In 2008 he came in third position in the Mobily and Riyadiah 'Most Distinguished Athlete in Saudi Arabia ' competition
Received the title of ambassador for fighting drugs in Saudi Arabia
The best upcoming competitor in the third round of the World Rally Competition taking place in Jordon – 2010
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This article s use of external links may not follow Wikipedia s policies or guidelines Please improve this article by removing excessive or inappropriate external links and converting useful links where appropriate into footnote references February 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Yazeed Mohamed Al Rajhi 1 Arabic يزيد محمد الراجحي born 30 September 1981 1 in Riyadh is a Saudi businessman entrepreneur and business magnate 2 One of the sons of businessman Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi His origins trace back to the Al Qassim region Al Bukayriyah and his lineage traces back to the Bani Zaid tribe He was born and raised in Riyadh He began his working life at an early age when his father appointed him in 1998 as an observer of the Private Property Office and later became its general manager throughout the Kingdom in 2004 after which he rose to a number of high positions until he became one of the well known businessmen Yazeed Al RajhiHungarian Baja 2021Personal informationNationality Saudi ArabianBorn 1981 09 30 30 September 1981 age 41 1 Riyadh Saudi ArabiaWorld Rally Championship recordActive years2008 presentCo driverMichael Orr amp Dirk von ZitzewitzTeamsOverdrive Racing ToyotaRallies170Championships4 2018 2019 2021 2022 Rally wins175Podiums75Stage wins175Total points1505First rally2007 Jordan RallyFirst winAl Sharqiya Rally 2008Last winRally Jeddah 2022Last rally Rally Jeddah 2022At the same time Yazeed is a Rally driver who has been competing in the World Rally Championship and other international rally events since 2007 He participated in the Cross Country Rallies and his debutant at Dakar Rally was in 2015 In 2007 Yazeed established his own racing team It was known as Al Rajhi Racing Team and later renamed to Yazeed Racing Team 3 where he started his first unofficial competition in the Middle East Rally Championship MERC the 2007 Jordan Rally in order to gain experience so he can formally participate in different Rally Championships in future After that he scored his first ever points eighth place in Greek s 2012 Acropolis Rally in the 40th season of the World Rally Championship WRC Nicknamed the Black Horse Al Rajhi made his WRC debut at 2008 Rally Argentina with Subaru Impreza WRX STI officially In 2008 Jordan Rally was his other WRC appearance of the year 4 He returned to the top level in 2010 finishing 13th overall on the Jordan Rally in a Peugeot 207 S2000 He also contested that year s Rally d Italia Sardegna a round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge but he retired after losing a wheel In 2011 he contested seven WRC rounds but retired from six of them He also competed in the 2011 Tour de Corse finishing 14th The Saudi won the Silk Way Rally 5 in 2018 In 2019 Al Rajhi won the first edition of Saudi Desert Rally Championship Yazeed occupied the top positions in Dakar 2020 with best finish in fourth place Moving to the new year the Saudi motorsport icon left a historical imprint in the second edition of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after winning two stages in Dakar Rally 2021 in his Toyota Hilux and became the first Saudi and Arab to win on home soil in his class and the youngest contestant to win a stage from Dakar that year 6 Contents 1 Business career 2 Board Chairs 3 Active Board Member 4 Yazeed Al Rajhi Personal Titles 5 Results of 2022 6 Best Results of 2021 7 Best Results of 2020 8 Best Results 2019 9 Best Results 2018 10 Best Results 2017 11 Best Results 2016 12 Best Results 2015 13 Best Results 2014 14 Best Results 2013 15 Best Results 2012 16 Best Results 2011 17 Best Results 2010 18 Best Results 2009 19 Best Results 2008 20 Victories of Saudi Arabia Motor Federation SAMF 21 Career results 21 1 Complete World Rally Championship results 21 2 SWRC results 21 3 WRC 2 results 21 4 WRC Trophy results 21 5 ERC results 21 6 Dakar Rally results 22 References 23 External linksBusiness career EditYazeed Al Rajhi started his business career at an early age 1998 2000 Appointed by his father Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi as an observer of his private property office real estate 2001 2003 Appointed as Director of the Private Property Office Real Estate 2004 2007 Appointed as the general manager for all offices of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi properties throughout the Kingdom 2006 2007 General Manager of the Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi Corporation for Trade and Agriculture in addition to managing his father s real estate properties 2010 present CEO of Yazeed Al Rajhi amp Brothers Holding CompanyBoard Chairs EditChairman of the Board of Directors of Mohammed Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi amp Sons Investment Company 7 Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yazeed Al Rajhi amp Brothers Holding CompanyActive Board Member EditVice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Rajhi Steel 8 Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Beverages Company 9 Member of the Board of Directors of Jazan Development Company 10 Vice Chairman of the Investment Committee of Manafea Holding Company 11 Member of the Board of Directors of Endowments of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi 12 Member of the General Endowment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi Member of the Board of Directors of the Atomic Endowment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi 13 Member of the Board of Directors of the Holy Qur an Memorization Association in Al Bukayriyah GovernorateYazeed Al Rajhi Personal Titles EditThe first Saudi to be selected in 2008 by the Unicef as the Goodwill ambassador in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf for one year The first Saudi to be appointed as a Donate Life ambassador in 2009 In 2009 he got the title of Gentleman by Rotana magazines readers popular In 2008 he came in third position in the Mobily and Riyadiah Most Distinguished Athlete in Saudi Arabia competition Received the title of ambassador for fighting drugs in Saudi Arabia The best upcoming competitor in the third round of the World Rally Competition taking place in Jordon 2010Results of 2022 EditRally Name Position CategoryDakar 3rd W2RCRussian Baja Retired CCR BajasBaja Jordan 11th CCR BajasQatar Baja 2nd CCR BajasADDC Rally 12th W2RCItalian Baja 1st CCR BajasBaja Aragon 2nd CCR BajasBaja Poland Retired CCR BajasAseer Rally 1st Saudi Toyota ChampionshipRallye du Maroc 4th W2RCQassim Rally 1st Saudi Toyota ChampionshipAndalucia Rally 3rd W2RCBaja Portalegre 500 16th CCR BajasHail Rally 1st CCR Bajas Saudi Toyota ChampionshipBaja Dubai 4th CCR BajasRally Jeddah 1st Saudi Toyota ChampionshipBest Results of 2021 EditRally Name Position CategoryDakar 16th Dakar RallyDubai International Baja 1st CCR BajasBaja Aragon 3rd CCR BajasHungarian Baja 2nd CCR BajasBaja Poland 2nd CCR BajasItalian Baja 1st CCR BajasBaja Portalegre 500 10th CCR BajasAndalucia Rally 3rd CCRRally Kazakhstan 17th CCRRallye du Maroc 2nd CCRAbu Dhabi Desert Challenge 3rd CCRHail Rally Retired CCRBest Results of 2020 EditRally Name Position CategoryDakar 4th Dakar RallyQatar Rally 2nd CCRHail Rally RET 1 SAMFAndalucia Rally 3rd CCRBaja Hail 1 4th CCR BajasBaja Hail 2 3th CCR BajasBest Results 2019 EditRally Name Position CategoryDakar 7th Dakar RallyQatar Rally 2nd 1 SAMFAbu Dhabi Rally RET CCRQassim Rally 1st SAMFAlUla Neom 1st SAMFRiyadh Rally 1st SAMFSharqiyah Rally 1st SAMFBest Results 2018 EditRally Name Position CategorySilkway Rally 1st CCRCategory Kazakhstan Rally 1st CCRBest Results 2017 EditRally Name Position CategoryRally Italia Sardinia 1st WRC TrophyBest Results 2016 EditThird Overall in Cross Country Championship CCR 2016 Rally Name Position CategoryDakar 11th Dakar RallyHail Rally 2nd 2 SAMFAbu Dhabi Rally 2nd CCRQatar Rally 2nd CCRSilkway Raly 2nd CCRBest Results 2015 EditThird Overall in Cross Country Championship CCR 2015 Al Rajhi made his debut in Dakar Rally Name Position CategoryDakar 3rd then Ret Dakar RallySweden Rally 4th WRC2Kuwait Rally 3rd MERSHail Rally 1st SAMFAbu Dhabi Rally 4th CCRJeddah Rally 1st SAMFPharaohs Rally 2nd CCRMorocco Rally 3rd CCRBest Results 2014 EditThird Overall in Cross Country Championship CCR Rally Name Position CategorySweden Rally 4th WRCQatar Rally link alt قطر 23x23px 4th MERSJeddah Rally 1st SAMFKuwait Rally 3rd MERSRussia Rally 1st CCRRally Sardegna 1st CCRPharaohs Rally 1st CCRPoland Rally 3rd WRC2Neste Oil Rally Finland 4th WRC2Cyprus Rally 1st ERCBest Results 2013 EditFifth Overall in World Rally Championship WRC2 Fifth Overall in Middle East Rally Championship MERS Rally Name Position CategorySweden Rally 1st WRC2Coates Hire Rally Australia 3rd WRC2Rally Catalunya 2nd WRC2Best Results 2012 EditThird Overall in World Rally Championship WRC2 Rally Name Position CategoryHail Rally 1st SAMFAcropolis Rally 2nd WRC2Auto24 Rally 2nd WRC2Neste Oil Rally Finland 2nd WRC2Wales Rally GP 3rd WRC2Rally de France 2nd WRC2Rally Jordan 3rd MERSCosta Daurada Rally Catalunya 3rd WRC2Best Results 2011 EditRally Name Position CategoryRallye Terre Des Cardabelles 3rd WRC2Spain Rally 1st WRC2Rally Terre Cardbells 2nd WRC2Best Results 2010 EditRally Name Position CategoryHail Rally 1st SAMFRally Jordan 1st WRC2Sharqiyah Rally 1st MERSSharqiyah Rally 1st 3 SAMFRallye Terre Des Cardabelles 2nd WRC2Best Results 2009 EditThird Overall in MERC Rally Name Position CategoryHail Rally 1st SAMFQatar Rally 2nd MERSSyria International Rally 1st MERSRally Lebanon 3rd MERSBest Results 2008 EditRally Name Position CategoryRally Lebanon 4th MERSSharqiyah Rally 1st SAMFSharqiyah Rally 1st MERSVictories of Saudi Arabia Motor Federation SAMF EditYear Vehicle Class Position Stage Name2008 Mitsubishi T1 1st Sharqiyah Rally2009 Nissan T1 1st Hail Rally2010 Mitsubishi T1 1st Hail Rally2010 Peugeot T1 1st Sharqiyah Rally2012 Mini T1 1st Hail Rally2015 Hummer T1 1st Hail Rally2015 Hummer T1 1st Jeddah Rally2016 Hummer T1 1st Hail Rally2019 Toyota T1 1st Qassim Rally2019 Toyota T1 1st AlUla Neom Rally2019 Toyota T1 1st Riyadh Rally2019 Toyota T1 1st Sharqiyah RallyCareer results EditComplete World Rally Championship results Edit Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Pos Points2008 Yazeed Al Rajhi Subaru Impreza WRX STI MON SWE MEX ARGRet JORRet ITA GRE TUR FIN GER NZL ESP FRA JPN GBR NC 02010 Al Rajhi Racing Team Peugeot 207 S2000 SWE MEX JOR13 TUR NZL POR BUL FIN GER JPN FRA ESP GBR NC 02011 Al Rajhi Racing Team Peugeot 207 S2000 SWE MEX PORRet JOR ITARet ARG GRERet FIN GERRet AUS FRA34 ESPRet NC 0Ford Fiesta S2000 GBRRet2012 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE24 MEX PORRet ARG GRE8 NZL28 FIN17 GERRet GBR16 FRA18 ITA ESP15 26th 42013 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE10 MEX PORWD ARG GRE ITA FIN12 GER AUS12 FRA ESP12 GBR18 29th 12014 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE14 MEX POR ARG ITARet POL13 FIN13 GER AUSRet FRA ESP GBR NC 02015 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE16 MEX ARG PORRet ITARet POL FIN GER AUSRet FRA ESPRet GBR NC 02016 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RS WRC MON SWERet MEX ARG POR11 ITARet POLRet FINRet GER CHNC FRA ESP GBRRet AUS NC 02017 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RS WRC MON SWE MEX FRA ARG POR ITA13 POL FIN GER ESP GBRRet AUS NC 02018 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RS WRC MON SWERet MEX FRA ARG PORRet ITARet FIN GER TURRet GBR ESP AUS NC 0 Season still in progress SWRC results Edit Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pos Points2012 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE5 PORRet NZL4 FIN2 GBR3 FRA2 ESP3 3rd 88WRC 2 results Edit Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pos Points2013 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE1 MEX PORWD ARG GRE ITA FIN4 GER AUS3 FRA ESP2 GBR8 5th 742014 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE4 MEX POR ARG ITARet POL3 FIN4 GER AUSRet FRA ESP GBR 11th 392015 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC MON SWE4 MEX ARG PORRet ITARet POL FIN GER AUSRet FRA ESPRet GBR 28th 12WRC Trophy results Edit Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pos Points2017 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RS WRC MON SWE MEX FRA ARG POR ITA1 POL FIN GER ESP GBRRet AUS 5th 25ERC results Edit Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pos Points2014 Yazeed Racing Ford Fiesta RRC JAN LIE GRE IRE AZO YPR EST CZE CYP1 VAL COR 15th 38Dakar Rally results Edit Year Class Vehicle Position Stages won2015 Cars Toyota DNF 12016 11th 02017 Mini 27th 02018 DNF 02019 7th 02020 Toyota 4th 02021 16th 22022 3rd 0References Edit a b c Team YazeedRacing com Archived from the original on 14 March 2020 Retrieved 12 March 2020 Mohammed Al Rajhi amp family Forbes Retrieved 19 December 2022 solutions www vasereseni cz Project KNOW HOW Yazeed AlRajhi Racing Team yazeed knowhowsolutions cz Archived from the original on 4 March 2020 Retrieved 4 March 2020 Yazeed Al Rajhi eWRC results com eWRC cz Archived from the original on 20 July 2012 Retrieved 6 June 2012 S 7 LIPETSK MOSCOU Apotheose sur la Place Rouge 497 22 km SilkWay silkwayrally com Archived from the original on 6 November 2018 Retrieved 6 November 2018 Saudi Arabia s motorsport icon Yazeed Al Rajhi claims two home stages at Dakar Rally 2021 Ajel 17 January 2021 Retrieved 1 February 2021 Al Rajhi Invest rajhi invest com Retrieved 19 December 2022 https www rajhisteel com Arabic Pages default aspx a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty title help شركة المرطبات العالمية Retrieved 19 December 2022 Jazadco جازادكو in Arabic Retrieved 19 December 2022 LinkedIn Login Sign in LinkedIn Retrieved 19 December 2022 أوقاف الشيخ محمد بن عبد العزيز الراجحي alrajhiawqaf sa Retrieved 19 December 2022 أوقاف الشيخ محمد بن عبد العزيز الراجحي alrajhiawqaf sa Retrieved 19 December 2022 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yazeed Al Rajhi Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yazeed Al Rajhi amp oldid 1140825793, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
