Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Masoud is a prominent Saudi businessman
and the Chairman of Zain Telecommunications Company.
He also owns and leads several other institutions and enterprises.
Early Life
Prince Hussam was born in Jeddah on May 23, 1960. He is the son of King Saud bin Abdulaziz and Princess Noura bint Abdullah bin Fahd Al Damer.
Education
After completing his secondary education, Prince Hussam enrolled in the College of Economics at King Saud University in Riyadh,
from which he graduated in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
He then pursued further studies at the College of Economics in London, earning a diploma in Economics in 1982 and later a master’s degree in Economics in 1985.
He continued his academic journey to achieve a Ph.D. in Economics from the same institution in 1995.
Career and Professional Life
Prince Hussam, the 52nd son of King Saud bin Abdulaziz, is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader.
He currently serves as Chairman of Zain Telecommunications Company and sits on the boards of several other corporations and financial institutions.
He is also an honorary member of Al-Nassr Football Club in Saudi Arabia. In April 2017, he was appointed Governor of Al-Baha Region by royal decree.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Prince Hussam has founded numerous businesses and industrial ventures.
He is the owner of Prince Hussam bin Saud and Amro Al-Amro Trading Company, and the founder of Saudi Rubber Factory,
one of the largest plastic materials producers in the Middle East.
Additionally, he owns a group of commercial enterprises and exhibition organization companies.
He also established the Saudi Factory for Air Conditioner Frames and Electrical Appliances.
Prince Hussam was a former partner in the Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company, the largest paper manufacturer in the Middle East.
He serves on the boards of several companies and institutions, including:
- Board Member of the Islamic Bank of Bahrain
- Board Member of the Saudi-Kuwaiti Trading Company
- Chairman of Zain Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of a global telecom group and the third-largest telecom provider in Saudi Arabia.
Prince Hussam also maintains his honorary membership with Al-Nassr Football Club.
In 2017, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree appointing Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz as Governor of Al-Baha Region,
succeeding Prince Mishari bin Saud bin Abdulaziz.
Personal Life
Prince Hussam is married to Princess Sarah bint Musaed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. They have five children:
Prince Saud, Prince Khalid, Prince Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed, and Princess Noura.
- Prince Saud is married to the daughter of Prince Khalid bin Musaed bin Abdulrahman Al Saud and has two sons: Prince Hussam and Prince Khalid.
- Prince Khalid is married to the daughter of Prince Faisal bin Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
- Prince Abdulaziz is married to Princess Mishaal bint Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and has a son, Prin ce Saud.
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