In January 2015, Ibn Saud's last son, Muqrin, became Crown Prince, only to be ousted three months later in favour of his nephew, Mohammed bin Nayef. His political stance was strengthened because of increased media exposure and the successful end to terrorist attacks. In 2003 he "threatened to cancel certain business deals with the French government" if the narcotics investigation of Nayef bin Sultan bin Fawwaz al-Shaalan continued. [3] In 1986 he received a master's degree in international relations from Georgetown University. [54], Prince Nayef again left Saudi Arabia for medical tests on 26 May 2012. Roundup of Saudi Royals Expands With Detention of a 4th Prince [23] In some government offices, his picture was added next to King Abdulaziz, King Abdullah, and Crown Prince Sultan. He was described as neither well-spoken nor articulate, and had a tendency to repeat platitudes in private as well as in public. Ahmed, born in 1941, was designated, over the past weekend, as minister of the interior, the post held by Nayef since the 1970s. Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz, the twenty third son was born to King Abdulaziz and Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi in 1934. Women were previously registered under their husband's or father's name in November 2001. [31][32], In November 2002 Prince Nayef said, "It is impossible that 19 youths carried out the operation of September 11, or that bin Laden or al Qaeda did that alone. (Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters) [14], In 2003 Prince Nayef, who was in charge of foreign labor, decreed that foreign workers and their family members should not exceed 20 percent of the Saudi population in 2013. Sarah bint Ahmed Al Kabir bin Mohammed Al Sudairi, 24. Ahmed Al Kabir bin Mohammed bin Turki Al Sudairi, 5. [42] His child from this marriage is Jawahir, wife of late King Fahd's son, Mohammed bin Fahd, who is former governor of Eastern Province. Prince Ahmed is one of the most senior members of the ruling Al Saud family. He was not expected to interfere in economic matters, but to influence the judiciary.[17]. [53] He returned to Saudi Arabia after staying in Algeria in April 2012. [45] His children from this marriage are Mohammed, Noura, Saud and Sara. [20][21] His appointment caused a public split in the royal family. It is further stated that his conservative approach did not reflect his personal religious personality (indeed, he was rumored to be a heavy drinker in his younger days). He was the father of ten children. Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz, a veteran Saudi interior minister, is expected to be elevated to heir to the crown this week after the death of Prince Sultan. Princes Ahmed, Mohammed bin Nayef and Nawaf bin Nayef held. [45], His third wife was Maha bint Mohammed bin Ahmad Al Sudairi. Nayef bin Ahmed Al Saud (born 15 July 1965) is a member of Saudi royal family and a military official who was the head of land forces intelligence and security authority. 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[4], In the early 2000s Prince Nayef was a colonel in the Saudi Armed Forces dealing with strategic planning. He was detained in March 2020 together with other Saudi royals, including former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, his father, Ahmed bin Abdulaziz and Nawwaf bin Nayef. He was detained in March 2020 together with other Saudi royals, including former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, his father, Ahmed bin Abdulaziz and Nawwaf bin Nayef. Additionally, he was educated in diplomacy and security affairs. [38], Prince Nayef, before being appointed second deputy prime minister in 2009, was generally described as elusive, ambiguous, pragmatic, unimaginative, shrewd, and outspoken. [64] His body was buried in an unmarked grave in Al Adl cemetery in Mecca as per his wish on 17 June 2012. [15] Senator Charles Schumer lobbied through Prince Bandar to remove Prince Nayef as minister of interior in July 2003. Ahmed Al Kabir bin Mohammed bin Turki Al Sudairi (= 10), 12. [34], After visiting Cleveland for planned health-tests in March 2012, Prince Nayef addressed the controversy over the participation of Saudi women athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London from his residence in Algeria. 3. [8] He then served as governor of the Medina Region. [49] Nawwaf bin Nayef was arrested in March 2020 along with his half-brother Muhammad bin Nayef and his uncle Ahmed bin Abdulaziz. The "Sudairi Seven" included the late King Fahd (died 2005) and Sultan (d. 2011), Nayef, Salman, and Ahmed Bin Abd Al-Aziz. 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Prince Nayef was appointed crown prince and first deputy prime minister by King Abdullah on 27 October 2011, five days after the death of Crown Prince Sultan. [56][57], On 16 June 2012 at about 1 pm (UTC+3), Saudi state television reported that Crown Prince Nayef had died. Whatever exists in the Kingdom is already well-established; however, there is a scope for development – development that does not clash with the principles of the nation”. [38] In March 2012, he went to Morocco for a "private vacation",[52] then to Cleveland for pre-planned medical tests. [35] Leaked cables also argued that his views on Iran were more sophisticated and comprehensive than those of King Abdullah. [30] He also chaired the supreme committee on the Hajj and headed the ministerial committee on morality and the ministerial oversight committee on the World Trade Organization. The crown prince ordered the arrests of the king’s brother Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, and Nayef’s brother Prince Nawaf bin Nayef, according to … He headed the supreme council on information which oversaw the media and regulated the internet in the country. He said the most effective way to combat extremism was through Friday sermons. [18], Since Crown Prince Sultan could not deal with demanding duties due to his extended absences for treatment and King Abdullah was about to travel to Doha to attend the League of Arab States Summit before going to London for the G20 summit, it was imperative to leave a senior official in charge, which added burdens to the leukemia-suffering 76-year-old Nayef. However, his conservative views allowed him to gain support from social and religious conservatives. Opinion: The dazzling rise and tragic fall of Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Nayef Then-Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef in the holy city of Mecca in September 2016. [17], In March 2011 during the 2011 Saudi Arabian protests 200 people who called for more information on their imprisoned relatives were denied a meeting with Nayef. Sarah bint Mishari bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Saud, 20. 2 in the list of top 10 richest politician of Saudi Arabia. "[33] He later proposed that Americans visiting the Kingdom should be fingerprinted like visitors to the United States. Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is a member of House of Saud who served as deputy minister of interior from 1975 to 2012 and briefly as minister of interior in 2012. He is a nephew of King Salman and grandson of the founding monarch King Abdulaziz. [44], Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaid Al Jiluwi was his second spouse. DUBAI (UPDATE) - Saudi Arabia has detained three senior Saudi princes including Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of King Salman, and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the king's nephew, for allegedly planning a coup, sources with knowledge of the matter said.. Crown Prince Mohammed bin … [29], As crown prince Nayef was the most influential of the Sudairi Seven. Nayef bin Ahmed was born on 15 July 1965. I think [the Zionists] are behind these events. [50], Prince Nayef was said to be suffering from diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis[51] as well as leukemia. Under Fahd, the ministry of interior became one of the most influential bureaucracies in Saudi Arabia. Nayef bin Ahmed Al Saud (born 15 July 1965) is a member of Saudi royal family and a military official who was the head of land forces intelligence and security authority. [19] Therefore, on 27 March 2009 Prince Nayef was made second deputy prime minister. [3] Then he obtained another master's degree in business administration from George Washington University. He urged European nations to turn in suspected terrorists and asked for US intercession. [61] His body was kept at the Geneva Mosque before being taken to Jeddah. Muhammed bin Ahmed Al Kabir Al Sudairi, 7. [46][47] His daughter, Nouf bint Nayef (born 1984),[48] is the wife of Mohammed bin Abdullah, one of late King Abdullah's sons. This news raised some speculation about his health and Saudi succession. [5] He also worked at the Ministry of Interior in various capacities. He did appear to understand and speak at least some English. [17] Critics said he was behind the cancellation of the nation's only film festival in the summer of 2009. Prince Nayef chaired many cabinet meetings when King Abdullah and Crown Prince Sultan were away for health reasons. [2], Prince Nayef is a graduate of King Abdulaziz War College. Nayef bin Abdulaziz was born in Ta'if in 1934[1] to Ibn Saud (King Abdulaziz) and Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi, making him one of the Sudairi Seven. [69][70], Crown Prince and first deputy prime minister, Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, "Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz biography and history", "Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "The Death of Crown Prince Nayef, What Next? [34], According to leaked cables, Prince Nayef argued for a tougher approach than King Abdullah towards the then Yemeni president Saleh in 2009. Ahmed, 78, was detained on Friday along with Mohammed bin Nayef, who was crown prince until he was ousted in 2017 and replaced by Mohammed bin Salman. Shortly thereafter he vowed that Saudi Arabia would "never sway from and never compromise on" its adherence to Wahhabi doctrine which he stated was "the source of the kingdom's pride, success and progress." His full brothers included Fahd and Salman, who would both become kings of Saudi Arabia, and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz (later crown prince of Saudi Arabia). [63] Funeral prayers were held in the Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Grand Mosque, in Mecca after sunset prayer, led by Sheikh Saud Ash-Shuraim. They had five children: Nouf, Nawwaf, Mishail (born 1986),[44] Hayfa and Fahd. [7] In 1970 King Faisal appointed him to both deputy interior minister and minister of state for internal affairs. [3] He obtained a PhD from Cambridge University. They later divorced. Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of the king, and Mohammed bin Nayef, the king’s nephew, are said to have been detained and charged with treason. [37] In a similar vein, in March 2009, he publicly stated that he saw no need for either elections or women in government. [9], On 30 March 1975 following King Faisal's assassination, then Minister of Interior Prince Fahd became the crown prince, and Prince Nayef was appointed as the minister of interior by King Khalid. [57], The royal court stated that his funeral would be held on 17 June 2012. Mohammad bin Salman is the deputy Crown Prince and the second deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia and the son of King Salman. [43] Jawahir bint Nayef was raised by her aunt Princess Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Saud. [68] In addition, he was awarded the followings;[68], Posthumously Prince Nayef was honoured by the United Nations with the Outstanding Donor Award for the Special Human Settlements Programme for the Palestinian People on 28 June 2013. [58][59] According to Reuters, he died in Geneva, Switzerland. According to leaked cables, he had a reputation of being anti-Western, but tended to do business if there were shared interests. The first two detainees were Prince Ahmed bin Abdelaziz, King Salman’s younger brother, and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, former Saudi intelligence chief, interior minister, and crown prince until Mohammed bin Salman (commonly known by his initials MBS), now 34 years old, took that position in 2017. [22], His appointment as second deputy prime minister expanded Prince Nayef's influence into all corners of Saudi domestic policy and allowed him to participate in the development of foreign policy. Princess Noura bint Fahd bin Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud passed away in Saudi Arabia, two days after the death of Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz [55] Although it was unknown where Prince Nayef went, Prince Ahmed stated in Al Watan on 3 June 2012 that he was "well and in good health ... and he will soon return to Saudi Arabia". Prince Nayef had members of the ministry of interior placed in all overseas embassies. Prince Ahmed is a figure of special gravitas in the family because he is King Salman’s only surviving full brother. [36], His motto was "no to change, yes to development". At a press conference in Jeddah, the head of the Saudi Olympic Committee, Nawwaf bin Faisal, explicitly stated that Saudi women athletes would not be sent to the Olympics: "We are not endorsing any Saudi female participation at the moment in the Olympics or other international championships. [24][25] Shortly thereafter he vowed that Saudi Arabia would "never sway from and never compromise on" its adherence to Wahhabi doctrine which he stated was "the source of the kingdom's pride, success and progress. [17] In November 2010 he undertook all Hajj-related responsibilities. As King Fahd's health deteriorated, his power gradually diminished as well. [38] His approval was conditioned on women competing in sports that "meet the standards of women's decency and don't contradict Islamic laws", though even this concession seemed surprising. "[26], During his time as crown prince, Nayef brought about modernizations such as "removing religious authorities who objected to the mingling of men and women in public spaces. [2] After the September 11 attacks, as the man in charge of the Saudi investigation he received US criticism for his continuing to insist that the Saudi hijackers were dupes in a Zionist plot for over a year after 9/11,[13] and for not undertaking sufficient action against extremists. Mishari bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Saud, 9. He issued all women in Saudi Arabia identity cards. It has bigger implications for the stability of the kingdom than both the purge of up to 500 members of Saudi Arabia's business elite in the Ritz Carlton on alleged corruption charges on 4 November 2017, and the state ordered murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi i… [41], His first wife was Noura Alfarraj Alsubaie who died in August 1994. [30], Prince Nayef was considered to be one of the more conservative, but also pragmatic, members of the Al Saud family. [6] He served as the head of land forces intelligence and security commission. [38] However, only a few days later, his statement led to other statements by Saudi officials. [61][65], Major political figures sent their condolences to King Abdullah, including US President Barack Obama, French President François Hollande, UK Foreign Minister William Hague, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Turkish President Abdullah Gul, and other leaders of Arab and Persian Gulf States. Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz served as Deputy Minister of Interior. [12] In December 1994, he ordered hundreds of terrorism-related arrests with the support of Prince Turki, head of Saudi intelligence services. By Neil MacFarquhar. [40], Prince Nayef married three times. Prince Nayef served as a mediator in disputes between King Fahd and Prince Sultan. Prince Ahmed, born in 1942, is a brother of King Salman of Saudi Arabia. According to Al Hayat he said that women can represent Saudi Arabia at the Olympics as long as they do not break Islamic laws. Prince Ahmed is a brother of King Salman and had been living in exile in London until returning to the kingdom earlier this year. Prince Nayef is the son of Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who was arrested the day before along with his nephews, former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Prince Nawaf bin Nayef. [1] He is one of Prince Ahmed's children. "[38] Though he did emphasize that this was in accordance with a previously stated position, it did seem a rebuff to Crown Prince Nayef. 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